WEEK 9 FORUM:

TOPIC ONE: TURNING PRO-

I don't believe this term will be the end of my photojournalism career. I really enjoyed taking photos and I actually have discovered a great love for photography and I want to further my skills so I'm thinking about taking a photography class soon. I want to become better at taking photos in low light and learn some creative angles. I also plan on seeking a career in journalism so I don't think my camera will ever be too far away from me. The only con I can think of would be that I have to spend more money and time on these classes but it'll be really useful for me in the end!
I think what I'd like to do next is find some videos on how to work a Nikon camera. My camera has thrown me through so many loops this term and has frustrated me almost as much as it has produced beautiful photos. I think if I can figure out some settings first, I'll be on the right track to taking amazing photos. I plan on doing so by googling it during my winter break and asking my dad for help since he's the one that gifted me the camera and he knows how to work them well.

TOPIC TWO: PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE WEEK-

Sebastiao Salgado made one of the biggest impressions on me. I love his work. His photos are breath taking and don't even need color to stand out because he captures the subject so well. He captures detail so well. The best of his photos are those of the expressions of people. The expression on peoples faces explain situations so well and his black and white mug shots are perfect. They seem so easy but it's not at all.
I could use his techniques of black and white photography. I love black and white but I'd love to be able to understand it more to create more shadows and highlights, I want to use his attention to detail and amazing focus in my own photography. I want to capture expression like he does.