The art of cell phone photography

Helene Moulopoulos, l, registers Jordan Grunberg in 

the Mentoring program.  (PHO245/Damion Roundtree)

   What I've learned about cell phone photography: 

• The more pictures you take, the better you'll become at getting what you want from the scene.
•    Taking pictures from all angles can be really neat.
•    Always make sure you have the available light for the shot.
•    Hold your phone very still while taking pictures; very subtle movements can blur your image.
•    Creative filters give users control to change colors and even distort their photos. 
• Because most cell phones are kept in wallets, pockets and purses, always make sure to clean the lens.
• Cell phones are also breaking into the job industry, as a quick fix for shooting in on the move subjects; cell phones are lightweight and are less noticeable by others.

   With a little practice you can learn the art of photography while doing what you love.

The First Amendment and what it means to me

   The First Amendment and the rights we share

   The freedom of speech- the political right to communicate one's opinions and ideas using one's body and property to anyone who is willing to receive them. It protects the individual’s ability to think and to express his/her thoughts in material form, whether spoken, written, filmed, staged, or otherwise depicted visually.

   The freedom of religion- means that the federal government cannot set an official religion of the United States. The government can't do anything that favors one religion over another.

   Freedom of the press- freedom to express what one witnesses for the right of the public to know. It must be truthful reporting of events without tint of falsity. News must be written as factual as it is without side comments.

    Freedom to assembly- freedom of assembly is the individual right to peacefully assemble, collectively express, and petition the government for redress of grievances. Freedom of assemble gives us the right to gather as a crowd or group to protest or promote a cause or something, a peaceful gathering of people for a cause.

   Freedom to petition- Individuals have the right to petition the government in order to express there views and ask for change.

   Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

                                                                                                                 The First Amendment

My temporary journey into photojournalism

   Raised in North Toledo Ohio, life has had its ups and downs. Since I was very young I have had a thirst for information.
   Attending schools such as Riverside Elementary, Leverette Jr. High and Calvin M. Woodward High School has brought me to Owens Community College, where I'm now attending. Commercial photography is something I fell into because I was curious about the cost of my family pictures we had taken one year.
   This field has brought on many challenges, some I still don't understand and others I have yet to discover. The Intro to Photojournalism course seems very interesting and could be worthy to my cause, which I admit has yet to be determined.
   Sit back and buckle up as I journey into the world of photojournalism with you!

My first blog post

Hello everyone! Welcome to my world!