Abbie's Photojournalism Blog

Article #1:  1) The cover needs to be similar to other issues so it looks cohesive 2) It needs to be easy to scan and look at 3) It needs to pull curiosity 4) It needs to be intellectually interesting 5) The cover needs to spark emotions from viewers Article #2:  1) Formal 2) Informal 3) Environmental 4) Formal 5) Environmental 6) Informal 7) Formal 8) Formal 9) Formal 10) Formal 11) Formal 12) Informal 13) Environmental 14) Formal 15) Formal 16) Environmental 17) Formal My Favorite Cover:  "For W’s December/January Art Issue, the magazine collaborated with artist Yayoi Kusama to create this iconic cover image depicting George Clooney. The visually arresting image is the highlight of the cover story, for which five leading female artists were invited to create interpretive portraits of the actor. Clooney wears a suit painted by Kusama with her signature polka dots and stands against a polka-dotted backdrop. Planned to coincide with the op...

1. I picked this image because of how gruesome but interesting it is. It captures the people lying on the ground, dead, and the one final person standing.  2. This is the picture of 11 men who were lined up and shot because they were "counterrevolutionary" and the Iranian ruler, Ayatullah Ruhollah Khomeini ordered it. Journalists were banned from the scene, but Jahangir Razmi was tipped off and took pictures of it. 3. This photo had other pictures from executions of other counterrevolutionaries, and I learned how gruesome these executions really are.  Other picture: Jahangir Razmi, 1947-present, born in Arak, Iran, did not go to school 1. I picked this image because of the story behind it and how much history it has (as well as being a good photo). 2. This picture is one of the only ones that shows the process of death in 9/11, and arguably the most iconic. 

2-3 best tips: 1) Experiment with Lighting 2) Experiment with subject expressions 3) Use a reflective surface for a cool effect Environmental Portraits:  I like this picture because of the light shining in the corner and how the fireman looks very at home in his natural element. I like this picture because of the bright colors and how the subject looks like she's genuinely having fun. Self Portraits: I think this picture is really interesting because of the background and how we can see underwater a little bit too. I like this picture because it plays with color and also how it makes viewers need to look at it for a while to fully comprehend it. Casual Portraits: I like this picture because of the child's expression and how he focuses on the flower. I like this picture because of how simple it is and the line effect leading up to the subject. How the subject leans is cool too. My ...

A. I think the most meaningful picture would have to be the picture titled "A Bark Hello" because it shows Ian's face realizing how tough his superiors were and what he had just gotten himself into. B. The images work together to showcase Ian's emotions at different points in his journey, showing how much he evolved. C. The captions enhance the photographs in that they always thoroughly describe what Ian is feeling, and describe the exact time he is feeling it. So, in that way, it makes viewers feel like we're watching it firsthand. D. Ian Fisher is an ambitious high school student who decides to join the army. He struggles at the beginning with behavioral issues and struggles to keep up, but he eventually gets much stronger. He faces challenges such as a drug problem as well as finding his own self connected to his home and in the military, but he eventually pushes himself to learn and find good friendships. After returning home for good from Iraq, he marri...

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Ruth Hobart, 91, forgets where she put her prunes at her retirement home. Her prunes are quite important to her, and she got mad when she couldn't find them.  Barney Johnston, 81, starts busting a move in the town parade. He was originally about his recovering hip, but did this so kids could see what 'real dancing was.'  Beth (left), and Bessie (right), cruise on main street. Best friends since 1950, the two pooled their coupons to buy the coolest orthopedic shoes with matching circulation socks. 

1. I would want to visit Land of Oz, Beech Mountain, North Carolina, USA because I think the twisted Wizard of Oz element is really interesting. I feel like I could get some creepy pictures using the element of lines for the yellow brick road. From the pictures shown, there seems to be fog everywhere, which would add to the chilly feeling. The dark trees would be especially cool to photograph because they grow all over the park and they almost look like arms - reaching out to grab people. 2. 3. 1) museums in small towns 2) abandoned water parks 3) empty cathedrals 4) old farms 5) underground places 4. 5. I think it would be incredibly interesting to take pictures here because of the conflicting elements of nature broken into a building. The light would add a great dynamic to the darkness and coldness of the cathedral. I love how the greenery juxtaposes the stone, which would be interesting for the picture. Overall, I think that this would be a good place to take pictures b...