Merger photo.

Action photo shoot.

Robert runs towards the goal speedily, yesterday at around noon, at Akins High School to build up his endurance.




















Robert pants heavily, Wednesday at 3pm in the courtyard of Akins just for fun.




















The car races down the street, Sunday morning on Burleson, to get a family to their destination.




















Nicole jumps up in the air gracefully, at 10am in Austin, Texas to cheer on her fellow teammates.

Newspaper.

Student of the Month Interview

1. How do you feel to be Student of the Month?
2. Do you think you deserve to be Student of the Month?
3. Why do you think you were chosen to be Student of the Month?
4. If not you, then who should've been Student of the Month?
5. Who do you think nominated you to be Student of the Month?
6. Whats your name?
7. How old are you?
8. What is your GPA?
9. What academy are you in?
10. Is this a dream come true?
11. Is their a prize for being Student of the Month?
12. Were you surprised when they told you, you were student of the month?
13. Do you participate in any extracurricular activities?
14. Do you take regular or AP classes?
15. Do you plan on celebrating for this achievement?
16. Do you or your parents have standards that they hold you to?
17. Did anyone help you win this award?
18. What did you do to earn this award?
19. Do you play any sports?
20. Will you brag or be humble about this award?

1. I feel happy.
2. Yes, because I'm awesome.
3. I get good grades, and I'm respectful.
4. Nobody, just me.
5. I think my teacher nominated me.
6. Annette Canales.
7. 15 years old.
8. My GPA is 3. 24
9. I'm in the Social Services academy.
10. Sure, because it makes me feel good about myself.
11. Yes, a trophy.
12. Yeah, because I didn't think I would receive this award.
13. No.
14. I take Pre-AP classes.
15. Yes, I'm going to have a dinner.
16. Yes, my parents make me keep up my grades.
17. Yes, my parents, for keeping me on track.
18. I keep good grades, and act responsibly.
19. Yes, I play volleyball.
20. I will definitely brag and rub it in people's face.

Assignment #1

1) Mr. Girard, Lori Moya and Mrs. Arellano.
2) a. What's your name?
b. What do you believe you will be accomplishing by doing this?
c. Who's decision was it to enforce dress code?
d. Will the dress code be revoked if it causes problems?
e. When will this policy start?
f. Do other districts plan on having the same policies?
g. What will be the consequences of not following this policy?
h. Did you personally have a uniform when you went to school?
i. Would you like your child to have to wear a school uniform to school?
j. Will you provide uniforms for kids unable to afford them?
k. How do you think the students feel about this policy?
l. What colors will the uniforms include?
m. Will types of shoes be altered too?
n. Do all teachers fully agree and support this policy?
o. Why have you decided to enforce the dress code?

p. What position do you hold? 

q. Do you personally like the idea for this new policy?

r. How is the district planning on telling the parents about this new policy?

s. What will happen if most parents do not agree with having a uniform?
t. Do you think this policy is going to be successful and of purpose?

Front Pages of the World.

1. My favorite newspaper front page is American News from South Dakota because i feel that they have a variety of fonts that correspond with their pictures.

2. My favorite headline from this front page is "Youngsters Help Hub City Hospital" I'm interested in it because i'd like to know how and what the kids helped do at their local hospital.

3. They're are four stories on the front page of my favorite newspaper.

4. What most newspapers have in common is that they are very long and narrow, they all have one dominate photo and headline at the top of the front page and they all have some sort of other connections as way of contact such as a website.

5. Something that varies in newspapers' front covers is the font and layout design, some pages have sideline stories while others do not.

Newspaper Design Notes.

Broadsheet- tall and narrow

Tabloid- short and square-ish

Folio- contains reference information (page number, name, date etc.)

Byline- name of writer and their position (title)

Lines- separate the stories

Teasers- small sections that preview to what's inside

Info graphic- way to display information visually

Lenses and Photography Vocab.

I would use a telephoto lens to take a picture at a concert.

I would use a prime lens to take a picture of a unique looking flower.

I would use a wide-angle lens to take a picture of a landscape.

Depth of Field- pertains to the range of distance that appears acceptably sharp. You can use depth of field to take better photos by blurring out your background.

Light- a source that brings the picture to life depending on where it comes from and how much there is of it. You can use light to make your photos better by having the correct amount of exposure.

Shadows- can be effectively used to focus a viewer's attention. You can use shadows to improve your photos by covering what is unneeded or distracting in a picture.

Diffusion- the action of spreading light, as to reduce harsh shadows or soften the look of artificial light. You can use diffusion to make your photos better by covering up the flash with a thin sheet of paper.

Exposure- the measured amount of light allowed on each section of a photo. You can make your photos better by making sure the amount of light let in or exposure is right.

Aperture- the size of the hole on a camera in which a certain amount of light is let in. You can improve your pictures by changing the aperture in different lighting situations.

Shutter speed- is the speed in which the aperture is allowed to open and then close. You can take better pictures by changing your shutter speed according to if an object is in motion.

ISO- is the sensitivity to light. Your pictures will be better if you keep the ISO low, otherwise photos will be grainy.

7 News Values.

Timeliness- This article shows the news value timeliness, because the incident happened and was reported today. The headline for this article was

Police identify fatal shooting victim, continue search for gunman

http://www.statesman.com/list/news/local/latest-local-news/aFTH/

Proximity- This article shows the news value proximity, because it took place close or in location near us. The headline for this article was

Possible shooting reported in South Austin

http://www.statesman.com/news/news/crime-law/possible-shooting-reported-in-south-austin/nXHTG/

Prominence- This article shows the news value prominence, because it has two celebrities involved and everyone will want to know about it. The headline for this article was 

Cuba Trip by Star Pair Was Legal, Official Says

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/10/world/americas/cuba-trip-by-star-pair-was-legal-official-says.html?ref=world

Impact- This article shows impact because it deals with immigrant bills and they're are many immigrants in the United States. The headlined for this article was 

Immigration bill is personal for many at Capitol rally

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2013/04/10/immigration-rally/2069969/

Conflict- This article shows the news value conflict, because it talks about a fight of attack. The headline for this article was

Taliban Attack Highly Regarded Afghan Army Unit

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/13/world/asia/taliban-attacks-afghan-army-unit.html?ref=world

Human Interest- This article shows the news value human interest because, it involves the same types of people in a certain struggle. The headline for this article was 

French Senate Passes Same-Sex Marriage Bill

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/13/world/europe/french-senate-passes-same-sex-marriage-bill.html?ref=world

Novelty- This article shows the news value novelty because, it talks about something out of the ordinary or that doesn't happen everyday. The headline for this article was 

Teens jump from moving car to save their lives

http://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/nation/2013/04/12/2078361/

Happy.

Self Designed Yearbook Spread.

King Pica Yearbook Spread.

Magazine Cover.

Portrait & Self Portrait.

My favorite cover.

This is my favorite cover, first of all because it's a candid which I love, it's natural and real, and the photo shows emotion and feeling. Obviously you can see that they've just been married, but you can also see how happy they are. They weren't put into any certain or awkward positions, but a good photographer was able to catch this moment anyways. Also having the flower girls in the background creates a cool depth of field situation.

"Best covers".

1. New York, formal
2. Bloomberg businessweek, informal
3. People, informal
4. People, formal
5. Sport illustrated, formal
6. Espn, formal
7. National Geographic, formal
8. Time out, informal
9. Gq, formal
10. Parade, environmental
11. Gq, formal
12. People, environmental
13. Vanity Fair, formal
14. National Geographic, enviornmental
15. Sports Illustrated, informal
16. Departures, formal
17. W, formal

Magazine tips.

1. Emotionally irresistible (that’s the image’s appeal)
2. Arousing curiosity (that’s to pull the casual glancer in)
3.Check out the suggestions about the four type sizes. A magazine is first and foremost a physical product, so experiment with it as such and be sure to make the most of its capabilities. Unfortunately, every decision will demand a price. Example: The spectacular, shiny coverstock that helps the colors vibrate is so slippery that the magazine falls on the floor. To whom are you catering? Youngsters don’t mind bending down to retrieve it, but seniors will let it lie there, because it is too damn much trouble. It is all really psychology, isn’t it? Well, of course it is! Publishing is a form of person-to-person conversation. The cover triggers it. 
4. If the cover pops out from its background, don’t weaken it by fussing with it. You’ve probably done something courageous (like that all-green Swedish Golf Digest) and deserve congratulations. Leave well enough alone.
5. It glows in vivid colors that will inevitably turn disappointingly dull when printed in ink. A hard-copy printout may be closer.

photoshop notes.

Photoshop notes

Save as

Rename your image

Make sure the image is saved as a jpg. At the highest (maximum) image quality.

Save- you do not have to rename the image at this point. Save often and regularly.

Nestle- tools are stacked on each other-to access those tools you have to left click and hold.

USE COMMAND KEYS!!!

Command + = zoom in

Command - = zoom out

Command o = open

Command c= copy

Command v= paste

Command z = undo

Command shift, z = step backward

Command s = save

Command p = print

Command l= levels

>Image>adjustments>levels

Channel blue

Channel green

Channel red

Moved just the black and white and Hershey’s kisses

green, backpack, triangle.

Portrait Reminders.

Portraits.

Self-Portaits.

Next year I'm pretty sure i want to be in the class for commercial photography. I really enjoy taking pictures and feel that this is the right class for me. I also would love to learn how to take different sorts of pictures, involving detailed work. Skills I could one day use if i were to become a professional photographer.

Welcome Back!

I liked this picture mostly because of the weird shapes that are created by the real world and are included in this picture. Also this picture looks so 3-D in a way, and it creates a cool symmetric look. 

I like this picture because the artist took something ordinary, something people do everyday and made it sort of creative in his own way and the photographer was able to capture a beautiful scene with this inside of it. 

I like this picture because the fly on the wall thing is an expression that we as people use constantly, possibly without the understanding of it but this picture allows you to see from a point of view that you are not usually able.

I think this song Gangman Style was a really big hit, if not the best song of 2012. I chose this song because i know it sounds really catchy and i know that after i had someone show it to me other people began to see and talk more about it and it just sort of caught on fire from there.

I chose this movie as the best one of 2012 because i honestly think it was, it involves everything a movie should and everything anybody could want one to. Something that i think attracts most people is the fact that its about superheros, I mean everyone loves superheros, and it has a little bit of everything, action, suspense, love & humor.

I think this was the biggest news of 2012, mostly because something like this hasn't happened in a while and to me it shouldn't be taken lightly. It's a really big deal, you don't just mess with something like peoples lives.

I think Obama was the most important person of the year 2012, mostly because he is the president and his actions affect our near future. Also everyone that chooses to has a part in his election, if you're old enough to vote you can and that will have a small impact on who it will be that will represent us as a whole.

I think the iPhone 5 coming out could have been said to be the top entertainment story. It kind of shows how fast technology is now really speeding up, we can't quite keep up with it. Even if not all the fancy iPhones are involved in your life, some kind, plenty of technology is. And its increasing amazingly.

1. Something I'll remember that took place during my holiday would definitely be staying in my pajamas and watching movies all day, pretty much the whole break.

2. One of my resolutions for the year of 2013 is to try to stay focused more, and not to slag off, i do this a lot easily.

3. In 2013 i am looking forward to learning how to shoot in manual and learn new things about the camera to improve my pictures.

Caption Practice & Vocabulary.

Caption #1

Who: President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama


What: Embraces


Where: Tarmac of the Davenport Iowa Airport


When: August 15, 2012 (Wednesday)


Why: The Obamas have not seen each other in three weeks


How: Passionately


Background: After seeing Michelle, President Obama tripped on the tarmac and slammed on the ground hitting his head. He was flown to the closest hospital for treatment.


Sentence #1: Verb? (present tense) President  Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama passionately embrace on the tarmac of the Davenport Iowa Airport on Wednesday.


Sentence #2: Verb? (past tense) The Obamas had not seen each other for three weeks while the president campaigned across the country.


Caption Header: Warm embrace after long campaign.

Caption #2

Who: Korean performer Psy

When: October 2, 2012

What: Sings

Where: On a stage in Seoul, South Korea


Why: To entertain his fans

How: Impressively

Background: Psy's song, "Gangman Style" has become an international hit that has earned more than a billion hits on YouTube. 

Sentence #1: Verb? (present tense) Korean performer Psy, sings impressively on a stage in Seoul, South Korea on Tuesday to entertain fans. 

Sentence #2: Verb? (past tense) Psy's international hit song, "Gangman Style" has earned more than a billion hits on YouTube. 

Caption Header: Getting Psy-cotic. 

Caption #3

Who: President Obama

What: Rejoices

Where: In Chicago 

When: November 7, 2012


Why: He just got re-elected

How: Happily

Background: Obama had been so nervous about the votes, and result of this year's election. 

Sentence #1: Verb? (present tense) President Obama rejoices happily in Chicago, Illinois on November 7, 2012 after just being re-elected. 

Sentence #2: Verb? (past tense) Obama is relieved after being nervous about this years' votes and results.

Caption Header: Obama is re-elected.


Depth of Field (shallow and wide): the distance between the nearest and farthest objects in a scene that appear acceptably sharp in an image.


Light (angle and intensity): element that makes things visible.

Shadows: a dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.


Diffusion: a refraction of light or an erratic display of light passing through an element (scattering).


Exposure: the amount of light allowed to fall on each area of a photograph.


Aperture: the opening that allows light to pass through a lens and reach the camera sensor.


Shutter Speed: the length of time the shutter of the camera is open.


ISO: the sensitivity to light of a camera's sensor.

Telephoto: allows farther zoom.

Prime(fixed): no zoom, sharp or textured picture.

Wide angle lens: more perspective.

News Value Terms

Timeliness: close to the time that the event happened.

Proximity: describes location of the event.

Human interest: tears; emotional.

Prominence: having to do with famous people.

Impact: changes of affect your life.

Novelty: something weird or unusual; out of the ordinary.