Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Sunday, February 26, 2017
Newspaper Design Intro
1. My favorite newspaper front page is the Staten Island Advance from New York. I like this front page because it has a big, intricate picture on the front that really captures your attention. It has lots of leading lines inside of other lines, which makes it fun to look at.
2. My favorite headline from the newspaper is "NYPD expands 'Too Good for Drugs'" because when I see something involving what the police have to say, I instinctively think it's important and want to listen up. I read the story, and it was a warning about consuming drugs, which I think is an important topic to discuss.
3. There are three stories on the front of my favorite newspaper cover.
4. Most of the newspapers have one main picture that catches your eye the most, and the titles of the stories to go with them are very big and bold. Each paragraph/section is in a neat space or column which gives the whole front a nice, professional look. The title of the newspaper tends to be on the top.
5. Some differences between the newspapers include the location of the main picture, the font for headlines, and the arrangement of paragraphs. The color schemes are also different, and it depends on how many stories they have that determines how many pictures there are.
Writing:
*Did not have any B pages
(A7) There is being a debate on whether or not high school love is real. People have different opinions on this topic, but overall, people seem to agree that true high school love is at least possible. Austyn Keelty wrote a story about the science behind love, and how it affects your body. Most teenagers have to deal with raging hormones, but some people are capable of wanting and maintaining a real relationship.
Who: High-schoolers in love
What: Are high school students capable of love?
When: January
Where: Bowie high school
Why: To test if relationships are genuine
How: Look at the science behind love
Who was quoted: Victor Santangelo, Tank Rolan, Jimmy Counihan, Jonathan Hollevoet, Alejandro Garcia
Strongest quote: "Probably 95% of the time, 'no.' People think that they found their soul-mate?Really? No." - Alejandro Garcia I think that this quote is the strongest because it came from an adult that has been through high school already and he has more experience on the topic. (Found on bottom on the far right of page A7)
Lead sentence: Yes, the lead sentence was interesting and I wanted to know more.
(A8) People in high school who do high level gymnastics are very weighed down with all the things they have to do outside of it. Kate Stubbs especially has it hard trying to balance her rough schedule. Many gymnasts have to go to practice at least 5 hours a day, and on top of that, they have to have time to do school work and other things they enjoy. If people love the sport, they'll be willing to sacrifice a lot.
Who: Student gymnasts
What: Balancing school and gymnastics
When: Gymnastic season
Where: Outside of school at a gym
Why: People love the sport and don't want to give it up
How: Kate's mom says that she has seen a change in organization in her daughter since she joined
Who was quoted:Kate Stubbs, Coach Rachel Scarbrough, Nayna Pashilkar, Alison Stubbs
Strongest quote: "Gaining confidence is important, and there are a lot of mental factors to work through when you are a high level gymnast." - Coach Rachel Scarbrough I think this is the strongest quote because the coach is showing that she understands her students and wants the best for them. (Found in 5th paragraph)
Lead sentence: I was definitely pulled in with the first sentence because it started out with action.
Photography:
*Did not have any B pages
(A1)
1. The photo of Jordan Haschke shows good lighting, even if it's dark outside. Also, the photo is showing what the article talked about, which is them cheering on their team and wanting to place in their upcoming competition.
2. I see simplicity and depth of field in this photo.
3. The main subject is Jordan Haschke.
4. The photo does seem to be exposed properly.
5. There is a deep depth of field because you can see all the way to the other side of the stadium.
(A2)
1. The photo of teacher Marco Bazan was the teacher of the year, and the photo shows him in a classroom, smiling. Getting him in a picture where he's smiling really helps justify why he would be the teacher of the year because he looks friendly and looks like he connects with his students.
2. I see the rule of thirds in this photo.
3. The main subject is Mr. Bazan
4. The photo does seem to be exposed properly.
5. There is a shallow depth of field because you can't see past the white board.
(A7)
1. The photo shows how people want to make a stand for women's rights. The march took place at the Capital, and it had a huge impact on people and they came together as a community.
2. I see the rule of thirds and mergers in this photo.
3. The main subject is a protester in a mask, holding the sign, "On behalf of my gender, I apologize."
4. The photo does seem to be exposed properly.
5. There is a shallow depth of field because the protesters are standing directly in front of a wall.
(A8)
1. The photo shows Kate Stubbs doing difficult exercises on the balance beam. It is the biggest picture on the page, so it has a lot of impact on the whole story.
2. I see lines and depth of field in this photo.
3. The main subject is Kate Stubbs doing a back handspring on the beam.
4. The photo does seem to be exposed properly, but it's a bit blurry at some points.
5. There is a deeper depth of field because you can see the wall and other equipment in the background.
(A8)
1. This photo shows Kate Stubbs in a one-legged relevé, completing her floor routine. This is not one of the main photos of the story, but it shows a huge part in the whole routine which people need to know about.
2. I see simplicity and a bit of rule of thirds in this photo.
3. The main subject is Kate Stubbs doing part of her floor routine.
4. The photo is exposed properly, but I think it could've used a tiny bit more light.
5. There is a medium to shallow depth of field because there's a wall not too far away from Stubbs.
My favorite photo out of the entire paper is the picture of Kate Stubbs doing her back handspring on the balance beam on page A8. I liked this picture the best because it was captured at the perfect time, and it looks to me like she would've been successful with the flip. Her form looks great and you can see every muscle in her body working hard to make sure she lands perfectly. In this photo, I saw lines and depth of field.
My least favorite photo out of the entire paper is the picture of the protester holding up a sign on page A7. I didn't like this picture that much because almost all of the people in it were cut off from the waist down. I understand the photographer wanted to make the sign be the thing that captured people's attention, but I think it would've had more impact if more people's bodies were in the shot.
If I were a photographer on the staff, I would have wanted to shoot pictures for the cheerleader article. I think it would've been fun because I would've gotten to go to all the football games and capture the cool stunts that the cheerleaders have to do.
If I had to rate the photography in this issue, I would give it a 9/10. I really enjoyed all the photos that had to do with some kind of sport. However, I think some pictures like those from the science fair and the women's rights march could've had a bit more creativity and had more thought put into them.
2. My favorite headline from the newspaper is "NYPD expands 'Too Good for Drugs'" because when I see something involving what the police have to say, I instinctively think it's important and want to listen up. I read the story, and it was a warning about consuming drugs, which I think is an important topic to discuss.
3. There are three stories on the front of my favorite newspaper cover.
4. Most of the newspapers have one main picture that catches your eye the most, and the titles of the stories to go with them are very big and bold. Each paragraph/section is in a neat space or column which gives the whole front a nice, professional look. The title of the newspaper tends to be on the top.
5. Some differences between the newspapers include the location of the main picture, the font for headlines, and the arrangement of paragraphs. The color schemes are also different, and it depends on how many stories they have that determines how many pictures there are.
Writing:
*Did not have any B pages
(A1) The varsity cheerleaders had the opportunity to a prestigious competition in Orlando, Florida. They have had a very successful season, but there have been a few things that have caused them to change their routine repeatedly, such as their main flyer getting injured. All of the cheerleaders are excited for the big opportunity, and they have worked hard to get this far. This season has brought them some trouble, but they have also had the chance to bond more and be a second family.
Who: Varsity cheerleaders
What: Nationals competition
When: February 10
Where: Orlando, Florida
Why: The team qualified to compete
How: The team was successful in all other competitions
Who was quoted: Bridget Alvarez, Amie Roggemann, Tanya Zint,
Strongest quote: "There's two rounds, Preliminaries and Finals, and they have not made it to Finals before, so our goal this year and what we want to accomplish is making it to that next round." - Coach Amie Roggemann. I think this quote was the strongest because it explained how the competition worked and explained the cheerleaders' goals. (Found in 7th paragraph)
Lead sentence: I thought the leading sentence was very captivating and motivating, which made me want to read more.
(A7) There is being a debate on whether or not high school love is real. People have different opinions on this topic, but overall, people seem to agree that true high school love is at least possible. Austyn Keelty wrote a story about the science behind love, and how it affects your body. Most teenagers have to deal with raging hormones, but some people are capable of wanting and maintaining a real relationship.
Who: High-schoolers in love
What: Are high school students capable of love?
When: January
Where: Bowie high school
Why: To test if relationships are genuine
How: Look at the science behind love
Who was quoted: Victor Santangelo, Tank Rolan, Jimmy Counihan, Jonathan Hollevoet, Alejandro Garcia
Strongest quote: "Probably 95% of the time, 'no.' People think that they found their soul-mate?Really? No." - Alejandro Garcia I think that this quote is the strongest because it came from an adult that has been through high school already and he has more experience on the topic. (Found on bottom on the far right of page A7)
Lead sentence: Yes, the lead sentence was interesting and I wanted to know more.
(A8) People in high school who do high level gymnastics are very weighed down with all the things they have to do outside of it. Kate Stubbs especially has it hard trying to balance her rough schedule. Many gymnasts have to go to practice at least 5 hours a day, and on top of that, they have to have time to do school work and other things they enjoy. If people love the sport, they'll be willing to sacrifice a lot.
Who: Student gymnasts
What: Balancing school and gymnastics
When: Gymnastic season
Where: Outside of school at a gym
Why: People love the sport and don't want to give it up
How: Kate's mom says that she has seen a change in organization in her daughter since she joined
Who was quoted:Kate Stubbs, Coach Rachel Scarbrough, Nayna Pashilkar, Alison Stubbs
Strongest quote: "Gaining confidence is important, and there are a lot of mental factors to work through when you are a high level gymnast." - Coach Rachel Scarbrough I think this is the strongest quote because the coach is showing that she understands her students and wants the best for them. (Found in 5th paragraph)
Lead sentence: I was definitely pulled in with the first sentence because it started out with action.
Photography:
*Did not have any B pages
(A1)
1. The photo of Jordan Haschke shows good lighting, even if it's dark outside. Also, the photo is showing what the article talked about, which is them cheering on their team and wanting to place in their upcoming competition.
2. I see simplicity and depth of field in this photo.
3. The main subject is Jordan Haschke.
4. The photo does seem to be exposed properly.
5. There is a deep depth of field because you can see all the way to the other side of the stadium.
(A2)
1. The photo of teacher Marco Bazan was the teacher of the year, and the photo shows him in a classroom, smiling. Getting him in a picture where he's smiling really helps justify why he would be the teacher of the year because he looks friendly and looks like he connects with his students.
2. I see the rule of thirds in this photo.
3. The main subject is Mr. Bazan
4. The photo does seem to be exposed properly.
5. There is a shallow depth of field because you can't see past the white board.
(A7)
1. The photo shows how people want to make a stand for women's rights. The march took place at the Capital, and it had a huge impact on people and they came together as a community.
2. I see the rule of thirds and mergers in this photo.
3. The main subject is a protester in a mask, holding the sign, "On behalf of my gender, I apologize."
4. The photo does seem to be exposed properly.
5. There is a shallow depth of field because the protesters are standing directly in front of a wall.
(A8)
1. The photo shows Kate Stubbs doing difficult exercises on the balance beam. It is the biggest picture on the page, so it has a lot of impact on the whole story.
2. I see lines and depth of field in this photo.
3. The main subject is Kate Stubbs doing a back handspring on the beam.
4. The photo does seem to be exposed properly, but it's a bit blurry at some points.
5. There is a deeper depth of field because you can see the wall and other equipment in the background.
(A8)
1. This photo shows Kate Stubbs in a one-legged relevé, completing her floor routine. This is not one of the main photos of the story, but it shows a huge part in the whole routine which people need to know about.
2. I see simplicity and a bit of rule of thirds in this photo.
3. The main subject is Kate Stubbs doing part of her floor routine.
4. The photo is exposed properly, but I think it could've used a tiny bit more light.
5. There is a medium to shallow depth of field because there's a wall not too far away from Stubbs.
My favorite photo out of the entire paper is the picture of Kate Stubbs doing her back handspring on the balance beam on page A8. I liked this picture the best because it was captured at the perfect time, and it looks to me like she would've been successful with the flip. Her form looks great and you can see every muscle in her body working hard to make sure she lands perfectly. In this photo, I saw lines and depth of field.
My least favorite photo out of the entire paper is the picture of the protester holding up a sign on page A7. I didn't like this picture that much because almost all of the people in it were cut off from the waist down. I understand the photographer wanted to make the sign be the thing that captured people's attention, but I think it would've had more impact if more people's bodies were in the shot.
If I were a photographer on the staff, I would have wanted to shoot pictures for the cheerleader article. I think it would've been fun because I would've gotten to go to all the football games and capture the cool stunts that the cheerleaders have to do.
If I had to rate the photography in this issue, I would give it a 9/10. I really enjoyed all the photos that had to do with some kind of sport. However, I think some pictures like those from the science fair and the women's rights march could've had a bit more creativity and had more thought put into them.
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Prompt Shoot - Lit Mag
DO NOT SUBMIT
Safe Haven
I believe in Makeup
Thursday, February 16, 2017
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Phobia Project Photos
Arachnophobia - fear of spiders
Germaphobia - fear of germs
Monophobia - fear of being alone
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