SIAST Applied Photography: November 2010

Monday, November 29, 2010

PHOT 222 ~ Photojournalism

Shooting a hockey game is a great taste of what you’re in for if you want to be a photojournalist. The lighting is usually lousy. The subject is moving quickly and unpredictably. There are lots of people, lots of distractions and lots of clutter – all of which make it difficult to get a clean, sharp shot. But there is action. There is drama. There is emotion. And there is no time to waste. Photos have to be sent out for publication as soon as possible after the final buzzer. So you better get it right in the camera!

Regina Pats forward Carter Ashton hits the net after his shot was blocked by Brandon Wheat Kings goalie Liam Liston at the Brandt Centre in Regina on November 15. The Wheat Kings defeated the Pats 5-2.

Carter Ashton of the Regina Pats is mauled by the Brandon Wheat Kings' Ryan Pulock as Ashton tries to get a shot on Brandon goalie Liam Liston during a game in Regina on November 15. Pulock took a holding penalty on the play, but Brandon went on to win 5-2.

Swift Current Broncos' defencemen Tanner Muth and Jordan Evans watch in astonishment as the puck slips past their goalie early in the third period of their game against the Regina Pats on October 22. Right winger Carter Ashton scored the goal, the Pats' second of the night, in a 2-0 shutout against the Broncos.

Saskatoon Blades' defenceman Ryan Olsen (#9) skids into the scene to grab the puck as teammates Tyler Kizuik (#2), Darren Dietz (#44) and goaltender Adam Morrison look on. Regina Pats players Thomas Frazee (#11) and Carter Ashton (#25) try to get turned around to catch up to the play during the game on October 26th in Regina, which the Pats won 5-2.

A Lethbridge Hurricanes defenceman attempts to trip up Regina Pats forward Garrett Mitchell during action at the Brandt Centre in Regina on October 20. The Hurricanes went on to win the game with a final score of 4-3.

Monday, November 22, 2010

PHOT 201 ~ Architectural Interiors

Architectural interiors present the photographer with their own unique set of challenges. It's critical to examine any technical and artistic considerations that come into play when one sets out to create effective architectural interiors.

What are the characteristics of the space and the available lighting? Where do you establish an optimum shooting position and viewpoint to show the features of the space? Does it accentuate the lines and create a perception of depth? What supplemental lighting will be required? How do you strengthen essential principles of composition and design?

Working with large format view cameras, these are just a few of the questions to be addressed in this assignment. Here is a sampling of the results:

Monday, November 15, 2010

PHOT 222 ~ Editorial Photography

©2010 Amanda Krenbrink
Musician Curtis Baldy uses his talents at home in east Regina to woo his 11 month old daughter Keelee. During his time on parental leave, Curtis says that he quite often uses his guitar to sooth her on those "cranky days".

©2010 Megan Walbaum
Karl Sawilla makes a joking grimace as nurse Della Friesen administers this season's influenza vaccination at the Regina Armoury. The vaccinations were offered free in early October.

Veteran Lloyd Jones of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry shows off his unique custom licence plate during a visit to SIAST's Wascana Campus in Regina prior to Remembrance Day. Lloyd fought for his country with the Canadian forces during the Second World War.

Venyce Sayer and Jayda Ballantyne look on with interest as artist Margaret Orr finishes a bed of woven cloth and grasses commemorating missing and murdered aboriginal women at the Reclaiming Space and Spirit gala and vigil at the CBC building in Regina on October 4.

Regina senior Helen Puttkammer maintains an active life with her books, gardening and favourite pastimes. Here, she takes a break from her sewing.