Definition-a picture produced with photographic materials, such as light-sensitive paper, but without a camera

1)Ethan Jantzer- This artist likes to experiment and be creative when making photograms. He will use any type of subject in in his photo grams such as fish, grass, or even liquids. A common liquid he uses to create a specific color is Gatorade and Windex.

2)Christine Yardley- This artist likes to also experiment with different things. She believes to achieve the best product you have to use and combine multiple techniques when working with photography. She often uses shadowing and likes to create a layered look in her work.

For my photogram I would like to do something very simple  such as something incorporating nature in it. Even using things sucks as twigs,leaves, or flower petals I think I could create something decent…hopefully. Some ideas I have are possibly creating a flower with leaves or maybe I would try to spell out a word using random objects from outside or my house. many possibilities 😀

Pop art originated from Britain in the mid 1950’s. This art welcomes the unique side of photography and appreciates pop culture. The new generation of artists from post WW II wanted to express a new and different side of art. This is when the Pop Art movement was created, however it was never officially recognize till 1958 by Lawrence Alloway in his article. Some famous artist from the movement were Andy Warhol and Lichtenstein.This art style added a sense of colorful imagery with products and famous celebrities from that time.

Link: Pop Art Tutorial 3

My Pop Art before and after:

some samples:

Favorite Pic-

Rule of Thirds-If you imagine your image before you take it you should think of a grid with nine equal squares. You should position the important subject of the image along the lines of the squares to balance out your picture.

Balancing Elements– If you off center your main subject in your image it adds separation and creates a scene but you should also include another subject in the picture to balance it.

Leading Lines- Try to add lines in your image to create a different way you see the image or  change the  significance of the image itself.

Symmetry and Patterns- Think about the way you take the picture and how symmetry or patterns can easily be included. However you can also add tension in the picture to  break the patterns.

Viewpoint- When thinking about taking a photo first decide on the point of view you would like to have in your photo. Depending on what your subject is you will choose a viewpoint that will look best

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Background- To ensure you have a clearly displaced subject, try to have a plain and non-interrupted background.

Depth- Be sure to include a sense of foreground, middle ground, and background or even try over lapping as seen when your taking the picture.

Framing- Try to have simple objects like trees, arch ways, or even holes as a surrounding to the main subject it adds depth and importance to the image.

Cropping- This will reveal more of the subject and will cancel out the less important yet distracting background.

Experimentation-  Don’t be afraid to play around with the photo and see what you like the best and just discard the others, this will only improve your skills and your appreciation of your work