Reflection

Q1 How did you choose the specific types of food for each portrait? What is their significance? Explain – be specific! (3 sentences min.)

I chose the specific foods for many reasons. I chose the m&ms because of the various colors. I chose the ice cream because it gave a cool and icy effect.

Q2 Consider the lighting in your photographs. What was the light source in each of your photos. What time of day? How did it affect the mood and atmosphere of the portraits? Explain – be specific!  (3 sentences min.)

The light source in both images were the lights in both specific areas. Both were taken before 12:00 PM. I feel that it really did not have that big of an effect on the images. The light was not natural and very boring.

Q3 Think about the composition of your photos. Name the composition technique you used for each photo. Why did you choose to crop your photos as shown? Be specific! (3 sentences min.)

I used the rule of thirds on both images. I chose to crop the photos with this composition technique because it brings attention to the food. The food is the most important part of the image and I want your eye to catch it right away.

Q4 How do the colors and color splash technique in your photographs contribute to the overall impact of the images? Why did you choose to mask the specific areas in color for each photo? Be specific!  (3 sentences min.)

The technique brings attention to the food and one specific part. It shows something different when everything else in the background is the same. I chose to mask the specific areas because they are the most important parts of the image.

Q5 Consider the technical aspects of your photography, such as focus (lens size 75-300(lg) or 18-35(reg), or iphone mode/focus), depth of field (blurry background), and exposure (value in PS adjustment of your black, grays, whites). How did you use these techniques to enhance your images? Be specific! (3 sentences min.)

It made my image more creative. It gives it more detail as well. The blurry background specifically adds more attention to the food which is the most important part of the image.

Q6 What advice would you give to next year’s students for shooting food portraits? Be specific! (3 sentences min.)

I would say that you have to be patient. You have to be patient in finding the right time to take a picture. You also have to be creative and make sure you choose the right food for the shoot.