I can't believe how fast this program has gone by. It's unbelievable how much I have learned not only technically but about people and life. This program has challenged me so much in so many ways and I'm so thankful that I am here. As this last semester unfolds, I'm excited to see where it takes me!
This past week, one of our assignments for staff class was to take a photo of a small business owner in Belleville. What happens in staff class is, you get assigned at around 8:30am and you need to have your photo edited, printed and posted by 1pm that same day. It's a challenge with a time limit. I've never really done anything like that before so it gave a small taste of reality and definitely got my blood pumping!
I took a photo of Marina Boretski at the Boretski Gallery, a small gem in downtown Belleville. Marina sells many unique vintage items that include clothing, furniture and accessories! As a Loyalist College photojournalism community, I want to thank her so much for the kindness she gives us as students. She's been photographed so many times but yet each time, she is still so willing and so patient! I actually photographed her twice. It's cool for me seeing the difference between the two photos I took.
This was from my first year first semester. I think it was for lighting class where we had to use flash but make it look like we didn't. I just stuck her by a big window so the majority of light was natural.
I'm slowly learning what my style is and definitely learning to pay attention to the things in my frame.
If you ever have an inkling and want to be a photojournalist, go to Loyalist! We have absolutely the best faculty who put their heart and soul into your learning and success! I never heard of Belleville before coming here, but it charms you over time. It has its quirks that's for sure.
This past week, one of our assignments for staff class was to take a photo of a small business owner in Belleville. What happens in staff class is, you get assigned at around 8:30am and you need to have your photo edited, printed and posted by 1pm that same day. It's a challenge with a time limit. I've never really done anything like that before so it gave a small taste of reality and definitely got my blood pumping!
I took a photo of Marina Boretski at the Boretski Gallery, a small gem in downtown Belleville. Marina sells many unique vintage items that include clothing, furniture and accessories! As a Loyalist College photojournalism community, I want to thank her so much for the kindness she gives us as students. She's been photographed so many times but yet each time, she is still so willing and so patient! I actually photographed her twice. It's cool for me seeing the difference between the two photos I took.
This was from my first year first semester. I think it was for lighting class where we had to use flash but make it look like we didn't. I just stuck her by a big window so the majority of light was natural.
This is the one I took of Marina again this past week for staff class:
If you ever have an inkling and want to be a photojournalist, go to Loyalist! We have absolutely the best faculty who put their heart and soul into your learning and success! I never heard of Belleville before coming here, but it charms you over time. It has its quirks that's for sure.
