Speech and Debate Club Photo Story

 Day 3 of selling mistletoe starts on Friday as Speech and Debate Club President, Michaela Martin, and fellow club member, Ceph Poklemba, get the ball rolling.

 Ceph Poklemba helps Michaela Martin set up the stand for mistletoe.  Ceph uses his extensive art skills to set up the stand to appeal to more potential customers.

 Michaela Martin makes her first sale of the day.  Fellow students and friends pay $2 for their mistletoe, and help out the LBCC Speech and Debate Club.

 LBCC student Hunter Burge purchases a $5 prestige mistletoe for his lovely girlfriend Olivia - not pictured.  Hunter pays for his purchase with quarters given to him as tips at his job.  Ceph struggles to count the extensive amount of quarters.

Speech and Debate Club president Michaela Martin, as well as her biology partner, pack up the remaining mistletoe to sell a different day.  The club sold over $90.00 worth of mistletoe and educated many about the new club and their goals; overall a big success!

Week 8 Forum

Topic 1:
1:  I believe that the biggest change in photography was the introduction of color photography.  Though granted there are many big advancements, being able to shoot in color opens up so much opportunities!  A picture may be good in black and white, but something about color can really change a picture for the better.
2:  I really liked Robert Capa because though his pictures weren't too great quality, the content is amazing.  His D-Day shots literally blow out of the water!  Robert Capa changed war shots and - in my opinion - defined the role of a photographer to really go beyond the call of duty.

Topic 2:
1:  I shot my photostory a few days ago, but I honestly think it was a fail.  My story was about a Sweet Home High School student, Jacquline Ohmer, who struggles since she is both Choir president, and Percussion section leader.  The story shows her running from choir practice to band practice and performances while they have a concert on the same day and venue.
2:  Overview of the band and choir.  Mediums would be of the band and choir directors speaking to the group.  Close shots of her playing several percussion instruments and singing.

Sports Skate Shoot: Week 8

 Sweet Home skateboarder Jordan Thein performs a stall on the cold evening of Tuesday the 18th.  Behind him is his friend and fellow skater, Christian Cliffton, gaining speed to ollie the funbox.

 Sweet Home High School freshman Christian Cliffton goes to the Sweet Home Skate Park just as he does every single day, and hits the 360 shuv-it  with a 180 spin on the mini halfpipe on Tuesday the 18th.

Christian Cliffton ollies off the kicker with massive air as his friend, Bryce Martinez, runs past him to jump off the manny pad and land on his board to catch speed.  Cliffton spends every day at the Sweet Home Skate Park to improve the air on his ollies, just as he does on Tuesday the 18th.

Week 7 Forum

Topic 1:
1:  For my sports shot I would really like to get some shots of my local skate punks.  If no kids show up, then maybe I can shoot weightlifting at my local gym.
2:  I hope to shoot my photos this Sunday, seeing as the forecast will be sunny.  All these skate punks meet up at the Sweet Home Skate Park, so I plan on chilling there for a day or two and get some good shots of whoever stops by.
3:  I'd want my overall to be a picture of all the kids hanging out and smoking in the small bleacher section.  My medium shot would probably be two kids talking, playing with their boards.  I would love to get a close up shot of someone doing a kickflip, or doing grinding a rail.
4:  I have no primary contact, since kids just show up, but I know a few regulars.  Devin Rogers and Shawn Larsen would be good contacts.

Topic 2:
1:  https://twitter.com/Thiswasmyhw/status/533321226219839488

Week 7: Free Shoot

 Citizens of Lebanon get up early on Friday November 14 to attend Lebanon Campus LBCC or to take the Linn Shuttle.  During their wait, the LBCC Campus trees sit idly and beautifully.

 A lone shovel waits early on the morning of Thursday the 13th, in the wet cold gravel for its user to appear.

LBCC student, Katelynn Monroe, finds shelter from the cold wind in the Albany Campus.  Little does she know, right behind her is a beautiful sun rise.

Week 6 Forum

Topic 1:
1:  http://www.karlmaasdam.com/wedding-3/ijus2vde18zbm2e5thetpant94utad
I love this picture because it is a great representation of the Hindu culture.  The family of Dimple - the bride - is huge and so accepting of Brian - the groom - and his understanding of what he is doing.  I believe in this picture she is piercing above his bridge for his Hindu dot.  The amount of emotion in all of them is captured perfectly.
2:  Karl, what is your least favorite thing to take pictures of?  How did you rise up in your career, what started you off?  What is the best thing to do after a terrible photoshoot?  How do you cope?

Topic 2:
1:  My biggest issue shooting this assignment is that in the middle of my photo shoot my camera died on Wednesday.  It killed me since only ten minutes after my camera died the light on the horizon was gorgeous!
2:  My picture of the docks is my favorite.  I planned to take pictures of the second bridge initially, but when I was passing by I chose to go to the docks since the lighting was good there, and I wanted to get a far shot of the first bridge.  Once I got to the docks the water was so low that I knew I had to shoot it.  I love the depth of field in this shot by far.
3:  If I could redo this I would take more time with my now fully charged battery!  I would make sure to get as many shots as possible and spend much more time around the area.

Week 6 Environment, Landmark, and News Photos

 Foster Lake's tides reach an all time low this Wednesday the 5th.  Boats are completely unable to launch without any water to drop into as shown.

The class of 2014 keeps up the tradition of spray painting the Foster rock this Wednesday the 5th.  Along with the students of 2014 claiming there spot on the rock are those who have had their lives taken by the lake or themselves.