180 Panorama and Panorama with Clones

Scanned Face

Self Portraits

I like that my self portraits are of just me with a white blanket in the background. I wanted to focus in on just me, no distractions, and see what happens when I set the camera in front of myself while getting ready one morning. I discovered that I just liked being silly and preferred those pictures over the ones of me smiling. I guess I just wanted to make myself and others laugh when they saw the pictures rather than just see another picture of some girl smiling.

1. Portraits

 This is my dad, David Simmons, one morning. It was fun to take these pictures illustrating his normal morning routine such as reading the paper, looking through messages on his phone, cleaning out his cereal bowl, killing spiders and helping out my mom. 

Pumpkin With Inside Guts

Pumpkin kitty with guts. Meow.

Pumpkin Carve 10-30-12

This is my pumpkin, carved as a kitty. Meow.

Alphabet Quote

The quote I chose for this project is "Sing loud, even if badly". I really like it because it encourages you to be yourself and not care about what others think of you. 

WEB ASSIGNMENT #3 - Oct. 3

1. What is a Brownie Camera?
A Brownie Camera is a cardboard box camera with a meniscus lens that was created so that anyone could afford it and use it because of its simple controls and beginning price of one dollar.
2. Who invented it, and when?
It was invented by Eastman Kodak in February, 1900.
3. How did it change society, and of course, the photography world?
It changed society because it made inexpensive photography popular and it introduced snapshot photography.

MONDAY, SEPT 24: Assignment for B Day Classes

1. What is a daguerrotype? What did the surface of a daguerrotype resemble? When were they prominent? What photographic process did the daguerrotype replace?

A daguerrotype is an early on process that was used to take photographs. The surface of a daguerrotype    is a silver plate resembling the surface of a mirror. The daguerrotype process was prominent from 1839 when it was publically announced to until the late 1850's. The ambrotype was the process that replaced the daguerrotype.

2. What is an "albumen" print? What was the main "ingredient" of the albumen process? When did the albumen process die out?

The albumen print is a smooth, shiny surface, which is the result of a coating of egg whites. The main ingredient of the albumen process is egg whites. The albumen process began to die out in the 1890's.

3. What is a "stereograph?" When were they popular?

A stereograph is a 3-D image, that uses 2 separate images and a viewing device (stereoscope) to ensure proper distance for 3-D effect. They were popular from the 1860's until the early 1900's.
4. What is a "carte de visite?" What were they used for?

A carte de visite was a small photograph that was a portrait of someone, mounted on a thicker paper card. They were used for soldiers, friends and family members as an inexpensive way to send photographs to loved ones. People also liked to collect carte de visites of celebrities.

5. Who were Matthew Brady and Alexander Gardner? They both are notable for what type of photography? When were they active? Post two noteworthy photographs for each photographer.

Mathew Brady and Alexander were famous photographers around the time of the American Civil War.  Gardner Both are notable for their photographs and documentation of the American Civil War. They were active in the 19th century.

Nicéphore Niépce

1. This person is famous for the photo above.
2. This photo is notable because it is the first successful permanent photo.
3. The photo was made in 1826.