Ethics in Fashion

.1.)  List the changes that were made to the model's face in the computer. (Look carefully)

• Neck was made longer
• eyes were made bigger and moved
• moved the shoulders lower
• made her lips bigger/fuller

2. Is it ethically acceptable to change a person's appearance like this in a photo? Why or why not?
I believe that it is not ethically acceptable to change someone's appearance like this because young girls that look at this ad are led to believe that they should look like this. When in reality, the model doesn't even look like that. They are instilling a certain type of beauty that they think everyone should look like.

3. Are there circumstances in which it would be more ethically wrong to do this type of manipulation?

Yes, I think it would be more ethically wrong if someone decided to manipulate a photo simply because they believed the person looked ugly or had some sort of defect.

4. What types of changes are OK, and what aren't?
I think basic changes such as changing the lighting or fixing a red eye are ok when manipulating a photo. I don't think that you have to make drastic changes in order to improve the photo.

5. Explain what you think the differences are between fashion photography and photojournalism.
I think the difference between these two is the what is real and what is fake. Photojournalism focuses more on the realities of people and life. Typically, photographers capture their subjects "raw" and in a candid pose. When it comes to fashion photography everything is posed and timed. The models are typically are photo shopped and made to look perfect.

6. What relationship does each type of photography have to reality, and how does this affect the ethical practice of each? 
Like I previously stated, I believe that photojournalism is much more realistic. However, fashion photography is fixed and manipulated. You will never see an non- photoshopped photo in fashion photography. I think this affects the ethical practice in fashion photography. 

Shortlist Warm- Up

Landscape: This picture is my favorite because i really love all of the colors and the skyline looks really pretty.  I also like the shadow that is reflected in the water.

Travel: This photo is my favorite because I like all of the smoke that is surrounding the man in the picutre. The background looks like there is a lot of activity going on. This is a very powerful photo.

Fashion: I really like this photo because it looks like a freeze frame. You can tell that the girl is running and I like how they captured her in the air. The scenery looks really pretty.

Family & Friendship: This is my favorite because i really like the angle that it was taken at. You can't see their faces but you can tell that they love each other. I really like the focus on their shoes and the city in the background.

Portraits: This was my favorite because i liked how you can see the reflection inside the bubble! I also like that the photographer chose to keep the photo in sepia.

Documentary: I really like this photo because of the angle and the shadow of the footprints. The lighting looks really cool in this photo.

Gardens and Plants: I chose this photo because I love all of the colors! The photographer could have chose just to take the picture at a normal angle, instead they were able to capture a picture in motion.

Wildlife: I liked this photo because of the light and focus on the ladybug. I like how the photographer chose to zoom in really close and the light makes the photo more dynamic.

Creative License: I really like this photo because it immediately caught my attention. I didn't even realize that this was photoshopped. I liked the light that shines down on the person. This photo gives off a carefree vibe/mood.

Action & Movement: I really like this photo because it of the contrast between light and dark. I also like how the subject is flying in the air, this must have been a really hard photo to capture.

Ethics and Manipulation

A. Summarize the main points of the story in 1-4 sentences.

The main point of the story is that photo manipulation is okay to use to fix some photos, but shouldn't be used to completely transform the photo. The story mentions that they photoshopped the photo so that it would have an entire other missile being shot in the air.

B. Explain why you think this type of photo editing is unethical or acceptable.

I think this type of photo editing is unethical because it deceives the public. People are led to believe one thing, however it is a lie and has been transformed. Photo editing is okay when you are trying to better the photo and fix the lighting or focus. However, when you start manipulating how people look or what stays in the photo, i think this is considered unethical.

Most Unethical Photo:

I think this photo is the most unethical because it is decieving the audience of this admissions handout. The school is trying to make their campus seem more diverse by including a student of color in a photo, when he really isn't even included in the original photo. People that are viewing this are led to believe that there is some diversity, however there probably really isn't. I think it's unethical because they actually took another unrelated photo of someone and included it in the photo.

Least Unethical Photo:

I believe this photo is the least unethical because the person who photoshopped this photo was simply trying to remove the pole in the background. They probably only did this because it was in a awkward place and was a merger. The removal of the pole does not change the subject of the photo or does not take away from the importance of the photo.

Abandoned Theme Park

 

1. If i could visit any of these amusement park i would visit the Nara Dreamland park in Tokyo. I would want to visit here because it resembles Disneyland and it looks pretty fun with the castle and the rollercoasters. It also looks like there is a go kart ride and that looks really fun. The indoor wooden rollercoaster looks really fun and exciting. 
2. photo ^^
3. Abandoned hotels, the mall, concerts, africa/desert, moutain areas.
4. The photographer Andy Biggs has photography covering africa and the landscape/animals.

5.) I'm interested in visiting africa to take photos because I'm really interested in all of the wild animals and the great scenery that is out there. I would love to take photos of all the animals going about their everyday lives. It would be cool to see how the animals interact and where they get their food from. I love that there is nothing but open space and lots of possibilities for dynamic photos. Overall i think Africa would be a good place to go in order to see many different animals up close and personal.

6.) I would probably need a lot of equipment because I would be out in the middle of nowhere most of the time. I'd need a camera stand, a camera that has a very fast shutter speed. I would also need water and lots of food since there is a possibility of getting lost out in the desert. I would need a lot of money in order to afford the plane tickets to go to africa. I would also probably have to have someone that is familiar with the area to help me out. I would need to take caution when being around the wild animals to ensure I don't get hurt.

National Geographic- Warm Up

2. Tell me why this is your favorite photo (write at least 3 sentences)

This is my favorite photo because it is right in the midst of the action. The photo exemplifies horror and is very dynamic. It looks really cool how the lightening is shown and how the tornado/twister is about to form. I really like how dark and eerie the photo is.

3. Think about your world, what photo would you take to submit to this photo contest?

When I think of my world, I instantly think of the music scene here in austin. I would probably sumbit a photo from a music festival/concert that is in Austin. I would want to illustrate the excitement and chaos that takes place at concerts such as south by southwest or ACL.

American Soldier Slide Show

A. What is the most powerful image from the slideshows? Why?

To me the most powerful image is from the basic training in Iraq, where all the soldiers are standing around in uniform preparing for battle. This is really dynamic and i had an instant reaction when i saw this picture. 

B. What sequence of photographs is the most powerful? Why?

I think the sequence of photos titled, Army blues is the most powerful. It really shows how close the soldiers are once they are shipped to another part of the world and are away from their loved ones. It really causes the viewer to feel their pain, worries, and excitement as they go off to Iraq. 
c. How do the images work together to tell a story?

The images work together by telling the whole story involved in being an American soldier. It starts from the beginning when you sign up, and til the end when the soldiers arrive back home from war. The photos each tell a story but they all work together to express the same idea. 

A. For the photos in which Ian is the main subject of the photos, in what tense are the verbs usually written?

The verbs are usually written in present tense.

B. How do the captions enhance the photographs?

The captions enhance the photographs by providing background and history to the photo. It allows the viewer to understand the entire meaning of the photo instead of being left to guess what's happening.

4.

a.) Photo: Chapter 1: Signing up - photo is 2nd to last

Ian's mom tears up as she watches her son enlist in the army and prepare for send off to Iraq. 

Photo: Chapter 2: in the army- photo is 3rd in 3rd row.

Ian is terrified as he starts his first day in army training, which proves to be physically and emotionally exhausting.

Photo: Chapter 7: Life in Iraq- photo is 2nd in 3rd row

Ian and his fellow troops prepare to go to battle and are geared up and in uniform. 

A. How do these other features enhance the photographs?
These features enhance the photographs by providing much more background to the photos. Viewers are really able to connect to Ian Fisher and understand what he and his family are going through in this process. 

B. In what ways are videos better than photographs? Provide an example from the Denver Post Web site.
Videos are better than photographs because they give the viewers a chance to understand what is fully going on and also help connect the viewer to the story and people involved. One example is Perry's speech as the GOP debate, viewers are actually able to see how Perry responds and can form their own opinions on him. 

C. In what ways are photos better than videos? Provide an example from the Denver Post Web site.

Sometimes photos are better than videos because they get right to the point and they are a snapshot in time. So, a photo can be much more dramatic and shocking. One example from the Denver Post web site is a photo of the veterans day parade in Denver. We see multiple citizens walking the streets supporting their country. 

Funny Captions

Caption: Individuals are about to test out the latest automobile invention. Anthony and Shelly are waiting to test the car, little do they know, it will fall apart! 

 Caption: Marvin wants to sit down. Will you join him?

Julian and his friends didn't have a basketball hoop, so they invented a new one. I think they might become more famous than Bill Gates..