Week 5

Favorite Photo Story: Crack: The Next Generation

This photo story is about babies that are born with Crack Baby Syndrome. It starts out with pictures of newborns and how nurses deal with the babies who have withdrawals. It also has pictures of kids when they are a little bit older and how they are affected by having this syndrome.

The reason this story is compelling to me is first the title grabs my attention and makes me want to learn more about the story itself. The next reason this got my attention is because I might be working with some of these kids after I graduate school and get into my career. The challenges that the photographer might of had while taking these pictures is getting the okay from parents to photograph their kids. Another challenge that they might of had is getting kids from birth to toddlers that are affected by this issue of being born with withdrawals from crack because it says that some babies can grow up to be okay when they grow up.

The overall theme of this work is all the pictures are in greyscale. It pulls all the pictures together and makes them flow together easier because the photographer has pictures of newborns to kids that I would say are in preschool and/or kindergarten. The photographer has a beginning (newborns), middle (how nurses help the babies), and end (preschool kids); I think with the greyscale it helps the story go along because you aren't jumping form one picture to the next because a color is popping out at you.

As for what the photographer need to do beyond taking the pictures is one getting information on what actually is Crack Baby Syndrome so they knew what to photograph. Another thing would be that they needed to get a relationship with the parents of these babies and the hospital or school that kids were in. Things that I can learn from this story and apply to when I do my photo story is building a relationship with the people I will be taking pictures of because it will give me a better insight to my story, be able to get quality/genuine photos, and be able to present my photos in a way that other people can get insight to the story and maybe learn something from it.

Your Own Photo Story Idea:

Outline Topic One: Marijuana
For this story idea I could take photos of people who are 21 smoking, buying, and the aftermath of smoking. I could also take pictures of different people at dispensaries. The what would be marijuana which I could take pictures of people, plants, and maybe up-close pictures of different tools used to smoke or marijuana itself. I would take pictures of people in their home or where ever they smoke or partake in their marijuana activities. I would also take these pictures whenever people are free.

The things I would have to do to get prepared for this shoot would be get ahold of people who are 21. I think I should have about maybe 5 different people if not more. I would also need to make sure they are 21 so that there is no legal issues that I may run into. If I want to take pictures at dispensaries I would need to get ahold of them and see if they have any restrictions to taking pictures. I have a friend that does work at one so I can get ahold of her to see if she can talk to her boss or give me their number.

Outline Topic Two: Sports
For this story idea I was thinking I could take pictures of different ages playing sports. I could take pictures of kids doing AYSO soccer, or PYAC basketball. I could also take pictures of any of the OSU sports that are going on now like soccer, football, or even volleyball. Another sports thing I could take pictures of if any intramural sports going on at OSU or G3 gym out by Comcast in Corvallis. The who would be the athletes that are taking part of the sport or even the bystanders that are watching the  sports. The when would be whenever the sports are going on and where would be either OSU, G3, any place where AYSO is taking place such as Adam's Elementary school.

The things I would need to do to prepare for this would be finding out schedules of which sports and where they are taking place. I would also need to get some pictures of the athletes and some of the watchers. I am also gonna have to take a lot of pictures because sports are going to be harder to take pictures of because it is fast pace.

Photos of the Week:

Instructor at the Visitor Center in Lincoln City is helping Ralph Cullen from Coos Bay shape his glass ball on the open day of Finders Keepers Glass Float Hunt in Lincoln City on October 22.

Ralph Cullen is a bus driver from Coos Bay making his own glass ball on the opening weekend of Finders Keepers in Lincoln City. His wife who is not pictured her was watching and taking pictures to remember this fun experience on their weekend getaway on October 22.

Bystanders watch as people make their own glass objects such as balls or bowls at the Visitor Center in Lincoln City on October 22 for the opening weekend of Finders Keepers. Many people not only watched but took pictures of family members or strangers.

Week 4

NPPA Code of Ethics: In the chapter on Ethics in our book the section in "Code of Ethics" that I find most compelling is number two, "Resist being manipulated by staged photo opportunities". I find this compelling because I can understand how easy it would be to do it. The picture you may originally take might be good but if you stage a photo it may become great but it doesn't tell the truth. As a photojournalist you are meant to take pictures of the truth and to present it that way.

In the same section of the book but under Ideally, Photojournalist Should Do I find number seven compelling. It states,"Strive by example and influence to maintain the spirit and high standards expressed in this code. When confronted with situations in which the proper action is not clear, seek the counsel of those who exhibit the highest standards of the profession. Photojournalists should continuously study their craft and the ethics that guide it". The reason I find it compelling is because it will be hard to know what to do in certain situations. There will also be no clear line on what to so finding help with help you out in those situations.

An example that illustrates one of the "Code of Ethics" points is if you were at a peaceful demonstration and it was peaceful. The cops and protesters were not fighting or arguing but being respectful of each other and you decided to stage an argument between a cop and protester. You could even stage a cop hugging a protester. From me if I was in this situation I wouldn't stage anything because you see nowadays so many un-peaceful protest that it would be a better story if you showed a peaceful protest. It would almost be like the photo of the person putting the flower on the cops gun during the Vietnam War. The picture had power behind it and so that is what I would try to do. As for staging a hug even though it is showing a peaceful demonstration it isn't true. You are meant to show the truth.

Favorite Photos From Other Students: This photos are my favorite from other students so far in this class. The first photo is Andrew's of protesters from outside the Benton County Courthouse. The reason I like this photo is because it has personality. It is natural and not posed even though some of the people are looking at the camera. It also is interesting because these people have been doing this for about 15 years. As far as following directions for the assignment Andrew hit spot on. He has a great caption for it including the names of the people, where it was, and when.

The second photo is Nathan's from the first week of school. As a class we went around campus and took pictures. He got a picture of an older gentleman who was at a booth out in the courtyard of LBCC; he was talking about God and had bibles out for people to take. The reason I like this picture is because you don't need a caption for this picture to know what is going on. Another thing I really like about this picture is the angle. Some people might not like it but I feel that it gives this picture some power. It also has an artsie feel to it. As far as following directions Nathan followed everything. He could have a better caption but it was the first week of school so we were still trying to get the feel of everything and just take pictures so he did good.

Link to Andrew's picture and blog: https://awschulz.wordpress.com/#jp-carousel-123
Link to Nathan's picture and blog: http://nathanharrow.blogspot.com/

Photos of the Week: For my pictures this week I took pictures of any old friend of mine who just became Benton County's 2017 Rodeo Queen. I have been friends with her since middle school. She is a great person and is a good selection of Rodeo Queen. If you get the chance to meet her you are lucky.

Rylee Henderer, 2017 Benton County Rodeo Queen, out at her barn on Tuesday, October 18, with her horse Bob. She will be in The Christmas Parade in Benton County with her horse; make sure to wave to her. 

2017 Benton County Rodeo Queen Rylee Henderer

Week 3

Two Portrait Subject:
Person 1: 

• Name: Rylee Henderer
• "Claim To Fame": Rylee has rode horses for a long time and has just recently been trying out to become a Rodeo Queen. She did equstrian team in high school. She tried out for The Philomath Frolic and Rodeo Queen position last year and didn't make it. Just a couple weekends ago she tried out for Benton County Rodeo Queen and won. She will be the 2017 Benton County Fair Rodeo Queen. 
• Best Environment for Photos: The best environment would be with her horse in the arena. Another option would be in a field or wherever she keeps her horse and practices riding. 
• Props: The best props would be her horse, maybe her sash or crown if she has one yet. 
• Contact: I can contact her either by Facebook or call her. 

Person 2:

• Name: Tony "Chulo" Ramirez
• "Claim To Fame": Chulo  owns Corvallis Fresh Fades. With his business not only has he cut people's hair but he has also helped out in the community. He has helped with OSU Fashion show and cuts hair for the homeless and needy.
• Best Environment for Photos: His shop. Corvallis Fresh Fades
• Props: Scissors, trimmer, chair, and even just his shop.
• Contact: I can call him on his personal number or on the shops line. 

Self Critique: The best photo that I have taken so far is when I went to the Yoga class and took a picture of partner stretches. The reason it is the best is because the angle in lower and it shows and tells a story to some point. Even though you can't see everyone's face it still gets its point across.

The worst photo I have taken so far is of a fraternity playing bubble soccer. Even though it is an overall shot I could still have gotten closer instead of zoomed in. I also didn't edit it so there is a lot of extra stuff on top and bottom. The lighting is the only thing that I really going for it because it is during the day so there is good natural light.

The skill that I have most improved is just take pictures and a lot of them. I have realized that even though the person or subject may still be in the same position I should take five or more pictures of it so that I can get the best one.

Photos of the Week:

Overall: Participates of The Great Pumpkin Run 5K walking on the path to Bald Hill on October 10th. 

Medium: Volunteers hand out medals to kids at The Great Pumpkin Run who did the 1K/Fun Run.

Close Up: Josie Nesseth and Alyssa Watters walking in the 5K for The Great Pumpkin run in their costumes. 

Week 2

Photographer of the Week: James Natchwey is 

known for his photos of war, conflict, and critical issues around the world. He started his work in New Mexico and then moved to New York where his career took off. It really took off after his first over seas shoot where he went to Northern Ireland in 1981 during the IRA hunger strike.  He has gone all over the world; some of the places he has been are South Africa, Rwanda, Russia, Israel, and Afghanistan. While working in Iraq, James was in a Humvee when insurgents attacked and a grenade was thrown in the vehicle. He was hurt but was able to recover from it. James captured pictures during the tsunami in Southeast Asian. Another thing that James captured was the attack on the Trade Center on 9/11.James has received many awards such as Common Wealth Award, Martin Luther King Award, Robert Capa Gold Medal (5 times), the World Press Photo Award (2 times), Magazine Photographer of the Year (7 times), and many others. One of the most recent things that has happened to James Nachtwey was that he was grazed by a bullet on his leg in Thailand while photographing a political protest.
The thing that stands out about his pictures are that they dont show to beauty of the world but they show the heartache and things that people don't want to see but does them in a beautiful way. He also brings light to things to get awareness to certain issues.







Portrait of James Natchwey
https://naceyphotojournalistfri.wordpress.com/the-photojournalist/

Somalia, 1992 - Child starved by famine, a man-made weapon of mass extermination. 

http://www.jamesnachtwey.com/

Feature Photos: The two topics that are doable for me form the list of 22 Ways to Find a Feature in the book are Study the Students and Peruse Events Calendars. The first one sounds doable and interesting because may people know about beauty schools or other vocational schools but never really sees what goes on in them. For Peruse Events Calendars is interesting because you can get may different kind of shots because there will be a wide variety of people that go to certain events.
Plan for Study the Students: I have a friend that teaches at Phagan's Beauty school. I can ask her when they have classes and when it would be okay for me to come in and take pictures of the students and clients.
Plan for Peruse Event Calendars: Facebook always has a list of events that are coming up in the area. I found that there is a show/concert at The Dam on Friday the 7th. I plan on going to it and taking pictures of the artist who is from Portland and the people that will be joining it. I will also be doing The Great Pumpkin Run on Sunday the 9th. I can come before the event to talk to the people that are putting the run on, people during, and after the run. Also at the end of the month there is going to be Blocktoberfest that happens for two days in downtown Corvallis. Not only can I get good normal pictures but maybe I can take some silly pictures of people who might be drunk or even just having a good time.

Photos for This Week: The topic this week was campus/students. We had to take an overall, medium, and close up of one subject.

This is the yoga class that meets on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning at 9am at LBCC. The class is taught by Subbappa Riberio. They were warming up at the beginning of class and were going to work on their posture.  

Alex Taylor, Shyla Stone, and Rachel Birken are all working on their yoga posses that help with their posture.

Subbappa Riberio, the instructor is showing the class the next posses that he wants them to try with one of his students.