Week Seven & Eight Overview

Hi, sorry I didn't update earlier, I was on holiday in Wales. However, whilst I was there I took loads of photos. I did this because the aim of my project is to produce a series of photographs that capture the history of photography, and I wanted to practice with the camera to get used to it.

I wanted to give an overview of what I've completed this week. As you know, I've been researching both the history of photography and photography techniques so I can eventually capture a photo that shows the history of photography, however I've completed my research on photography techniques. Here is what I have done this week.

Instead of researching the history of photography this week, I have taken photos-mostly of scenery and plants, so that I get used to using a professional camera. I have learnt how to focus properly on the camera and when to use the flash on the camera.

I am looking forward to try out more of the photography techniques that I have researched. I will post some pictures that I have taken, using the techniques I have researched, on a page on this blog which will be called 'Photo Gallery'. Also, I have created two new pages on my blog. One will be called, 'Deeper meaning of photography', the other will be called 'Famous Quotes'. Please have a look at them.

Please leave any comments. Will update on my progress soon. 

Week Six Overview

Hi, this week I've been really busy working on my EPQ Project. I wanted to give an overview of what I've completed this week. As you know, I've been researching both the history of photography and photography techniques so I can eventually capture a photo that shows the history of photography, however I've completed my research on photography techniques. Here is what I have done this week.

Instead of researching the history of photography this week, I have researched 'What does photography mean to you?'. I decided to this because I think it will give me a greater insight into how passionate photographers see photography and how it makes them feel. I wanted to know what makes them passionate about it and how amateurs see it as a simple hobby. I feel this could help a great deal when it comes to taking my own photos.

I would also like to say that after speaking with the person running the EPQ program at our school, I am more likely to take a variety of photographs rather then a single photograph. I am thinking about this as she told me it would be more achievable and I value her input.

I am looking forward to try out the photography techniques that I have researched. In a couple of weeks, I will post some pictures that I have taken, using the techniques I have researched, on a page on this blog which will be called 'Photo Technique Gallery'. Also, I am creating two new pages on my blog. One will be called, 'Deeper meaning of photography', the other will be called 'Famous Quotes'.

Please leave any comments. Will update on my progress soon. 

Week Five Overview

Hi, this week I've been really busy working on my EPQ Project. I wanted to give an overview of what I've completed this week. As you know, I've been researching both the history of photography and photography techniques so I can eventually capture a photo that shows the history of photography, however I've completed my research on photography techniques. Here is what I have done this week.

Whilst researching the history of photography I have found out that photography continued on with stereoscopy, a process that influenced the outbreak of 3D photography in the 20th and 21st century. Also I have learnt about the colour separation method, invented by James Clerk-Maxwell, which was the forerunner of today's modern colour photography. Furthermore, I have briefly read about Matthew Brady covering the American Civil War with 7000 negatives and Ducas de Hauron publishing a book proposing a variety of methods for colour photography.

I would also like to say that after speaking with the person running the EPQ programme at  our school, I am more likely to take a variety of photographs rather then a single photograph. I am thinking about this as she told me it would be more achievable.

I am looking forward to try out the photography techniques that I have researched. In a couple of weeks, I will post some pictures that I have taken, using the techniques I have researched, on a page on this blog which will be called 'Photo Technique Gallery'.

Please leave any comments. Will update on my progress soon.