Emily DebomaPhotographing Glass (and Plastic)For the last week I have been practicing taking photos of clear vessels for liquid. Let me tell you, it’s harder than I first thought…Feb 9, 2023Feb 9, 2023
Emily DebomaMiddle Gray in PhotographyMiddle gray is a term used in photography to describe the middle ranges between the spectrum of totally white and totally black. The…Jan 24, 2023Jan 24, 2023
Emily DebomaReflecting on my first few months as a student photographerThis quarter was my first as a student photographer.Nov 29, 2022Nov 29, 2022
Emily DebomaContracts You Need as a PhotographerContracts may seem icky, and reserved only for the darkest realm where lawyers reside, but don’t be fooled! Solid contracts between you…Nov 22, 2022Nov 22, 2022
Emily DebomaLight in PhotographyPhotography itself cannot exist without light. The medium of photography is essentially one of light manipulation, and understanding how…Nov 10, 2022Nov 10, 2022
Emily DebomaHistograms: a Useful Tool when Editing PhotosA correctly exposed picture is the difference between a mediocre photo and a great one. With some practice, photographers can usually see…Oct 25, 2022Oct 25, 2022
Emily DebomaComposition in PhotographyHow a photograph is composed is completely up to the artist behind the lens. There are many different tools to draw from to create an…Oct 13, 20221Oct 13, 20221
Emily DebomaFundamental Photography JargonWhen taking a moment out of your day to do a little phone scrolling, chances are, you are looking at a photograph.Sep 29, 2022Sep 29, 2022
Emily DebomaJohn Szarkowki’s 5 categoriesAs defined by Szarkowki, the “five characteristics unique to photography” (Barret, 68) include:Sep 27, 20222Sep 27, 20222