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Sammie's Website: https://sammiegmphotography.weebly.com/blog/emulating-a-professional-photographer#comments Hey Sammie! This actually captures the vibe of Edward Weston's photo really well! The focus on texture is the same as the reference, and the moody lighting/shallow depth of field totally match, too. If I'm nitpicking, the original has a little more contrast between the darks and mid-tones, so it feels slightly more 3D. In the future, it might be worth pushing that a bi

Photographed by Ania Czajczynski Photographed by Sally Mann This image works because it does what Mann's photography does; it finds something worn and overlooked and treats it like a portrait. The peeling wood, the bolts, the cracked surface, and the small "46B" number plate all carry a sense of history without explaining it. The muted, desaturated tones and tight framing keep the focus on texture and detail, which gives the image a quiet intensity. It doesn't need a dramatic

Link to Sammie's video: https://youtu.be/woHfb7Dp-XU?si=_FLGdqrAYB7xdcLV Hey Sammie! Great presentation; I really enjoyed it, and sorry about hearing you're sick :( That's no fun. As for your video, first, I loved the editing! You did a great job keeping my attention with the changing visuals alone! Second, I like that you gave the exact locations, dates, and even the technical process behind each shot (the three days rigging GoPro cameras, the leaf-covered treetop hide), whi

Comment by Ania Czajczynski to Abigail Wilcock Link to Abi's Blog: https://aw-portfolio.ju.mp/#art180-about Hi Abi! First, I just wanna say I love Joji, and I'm so jealous you got to see him! But back to the assignment: I was immediately drawn to your image by the geometry of the green laser beams cutting across the sky. It also captures a super cool "can't recreate it" moment, which perfectly shows Chapter 4's time characteristic unique to photography. As for the main inter

I believe this is my most successful image from the critiquing photography challenge, as the blank white background with the deep red makes the image pop. This draws the viewer in as the colors immediately grab attention. Not only that, but it is also a good example of basic product photography; just showing the viewer a product, which is a good example of descriptive photography. As for the composition, I believe this image works very well as the can is positioned directly i

Wow, Sammie, I have no words... This is stunning! (My boyfriend said it looks like a professional stock image!). Initially, I was amazed by this image because of how flighty and fast hummingbirds are. Bird photography in general is quite amazing, considering how difficult they can be. Catching the hummingbird mid-hover while feeding is such a rare sight, and your ability to capture that is astounding. I also love the depth of field, with the soft background and light in the c

I believe this is my most successful image because every element works in harmony to support the overall composition. The horizontal format naturally accentuates the length of the scene, while the low shooting angle adds drama and draws the viewer deeper into the frame. The restrained color palette further focuses attention on the subject and the leading lines created by the stairs in the foreground. Overall, the most challenging aspect of this assignment was approaching each