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POWER HOUR EP 4: ISLAND TUNES
Going For Gold Opening
Scholastic Photo Results
Congratulations to the following students whose photos were recognized in the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards contest.
In total, 25 photography students from Grand Arts received awards. 9 Gold Keys + 16 Silver Keys + 27 Honorable Mentions = 52 Total Awards! Well done!
Edward A. – Gold Key, “Sarge”
Noah A. – Silver Key, “Wrapped”
Noah A. – Honorable Mention, “Somber”
Noah A. – Honorable Mention, “Depression”
Beyla A. – Honorable Mention, “Fixated”
Beyla A. – Honorable Mention, “Lack of self-esteem”
Jaih A. – Gold Key, “A Drive Through Wall Street”
Danette B. – Honorable Mention, “Daywalker”
Danette B. – Honorable Mention, “Sweet and Messy”
Danette B. – Gold Key, “Besso”
Danette B. – Honorable Mention, “Glitterface”
Vivian C. – Silver Key, “Krista”
Sofia C. – Honorable Mention, “Cold Storage Lilly”
Sofia C. – Honorable Mention, “Elsa”
Ashley D. – Gold Key, “What is it?”
Violet F. – Silver Key, “Sleepy Daze”
Holden F. – Silver Key, “Flowers”
Kiriko K. – Gold Key, “Timmy”
Molly K. – Honorable Mention, “Tilt”
Molly K. – Gold Key, “Hands”
Molly K. – Gold Key, “Heredity”
Molly K. – Silver Key, “Mirror Mirror”
Derek L. – Honorable Mention, “Blue”
Ben M. – Silver Key, “Blurred Night”
Ben M. – Honorable Mention, “Awaken”
Ben M. – Silver Key, “Reflecting”
Ben M. – Honorable Mention, “One Man Subway”
Miguel M. – Honorable Mention, “Spencer”
Cali N. – Honorable Mention, “Childhood”
Cali N. – Honorable Mention, “Looking Up”
Jasmin O. – Gold Key, “Stay”
Celeste P. – Honorable Mention, “Astray”
Leo R. – Silver Key, “French Nature”
Leo R. – Honorable Mention, “Plane Trails”
Leo R. – Honorable Mention, “Up High”
Leo R. – Silver Key, “Your Hair is in the Way”
Leo R. – Honorable Mention, “Brightness”
Fidel R. – Silver Key, “I lost my sock”
Anastasia S. – Silver Key, “Rita + Kalle”
Anastasia S. – Honorable Mention, “Sitting Girl”
Anastasia S. – Honorable Mention, “Lying Girl”
Anastasia S. – Honorable Mention, “Paradise of the Lost”
Anastasia S. – Honorable Mention, “Structured Structures”
Alejandra V. – Silver Key, “OG Grumpy Cat”
Alejandra V. – Silver Key, “Lethargy”
Alejandra V. – Honorable Mention, “Fish in Solid Water”
Alejandra V. – Honorable Mention, “Pay Day”
Calliope W. – Silver Key, “I’m Late! I’m Late! For a Very Important Date!”
Calliope W. – Gold Key, “The White Rabbit”
Avery W. – Silver Key, “Harrison”
Olivia W. – Honorable Mention, “Thx”
Olivia W. – Silver Key, “No Parking”
Shooting Headshots
INTRODUCTION
Headshots are a critical piece of many professionals PR packets. A dynamic headshot for models, actors, and other performance professionals will be the difference between acquiring the gig or not. Your clients can be no more excited than if they get a gig based on the power of their headshot – and of course, this means more jobs for you.
EXAMPLES
- http://www.jordanmatter.com/actor-headshots/
- http://www.brianmcconkeyphotography.com/headshots/
- http://peterhurley.com/
TIPS
1. Focus on the eyes.
The eyes are said to be the window of the soul. Therefore, nothing is more important than achieving sharp, crisp eyes in your shot. Capturing the eyes in a powerful way will draw the viewer into the photo, establishing a strong connection that will speak volumes.
2. Watch your angles.
Remember that for close up shots, angles will affect the outcome look and feel. For women, make the eyes appear larger and the face more delicate by shooting down on them. For men, emphasize strength and achievement by shooting slightly up.
3. Use diffused light.
In close up shots, the skin is a central feature. It’s crucial to show the skin without blemishes. Achieve this by using diffused light to gently wrap around the skin, bringing definition along the lines of the face without highlighting blemishes.
4. Use of Lens
Nothing is more disturbing than a near-dynamic headshot that fails simply because of lens distortion. Generally, avoid mid to wide angle lenses for close headshots. Instead, use a lens that will compress your image and slim your subjects face – typically 90mm and above.
5. Guide expression
The final most important element is an expression to match the purpose of the headshot. It’s your job as photographer to pull out the most natural looks from your subjects. Do so by guiding them through complimenting conversation; i.e. asking serious questions to pull out a thoughtful gaze, or cracking a joke to capture a natural smile.
Tips by Christina N Dickson, digital-photography-school.com
