My family helped me quite a bit with this assignment. We had some leftover sparklers from her birthday, which is the day before the 4th of July. I was finding it hard to think of something I could do with my night photos, knowing I had limited time due to my schedule. We were fortunate enough to create some fun photos and spend some time bonding as a family.
Using artifical light was easier, given the time of year we are in. There were plenty of opportunities, with the Christmas lights everywhere.
Reflection
This assignment was rather fun and challenging. I was sometimes frustrated because I felt I was taking many photos and using suitable techniques, but things didn't work out well. For example, placing my camera on a steady area and using a timer to get the photo - a tripod was helpful! I also had to learn the ins and outs of my iPhone, which I only really paid attention to after. Fortunately, my family was eager to help me with this assignment and my ideas right before bedtime and stand out in the cold for a bit. I enjoyed the outcome of the night photos, given the more complex experience. My kids had a lot of fun creating fun images. The semi-abstract - could be a dupe photo of my daughter in her bedroom with light-up glasses on. We tried to make the light painting technique, but it didn’t come out as clean, but it still looked presentable, in my opinion. Overall, this was a fun assignment, and I enjoyed learning, experiencing a new love for night photography, and getting optimal bonding time with my family. Also, I was fortunate to have had many opportunities to take photos of my kids during this holiday season and practice new skills I’ve obtained during this class.