Final Sports Story

Glassboro, NJ- Rowan University's Club Rugby team faced off against Ithaca College on October 31, 2010.

Glassboro, NJ- Rowan University's Club Rugby team faced off against Ithaca College on October 31, 2010.

Glassboro, NJ- Rowan University's Club Rugby team faced off against Ithaca College on October 31, 2010.

Glassboro, NJ- Mike "ATL" Trachtenbriot of Rowan University's Club Rugby team takes a break on the sidelines during the October 31, 2010 game against Ithaca College.

Glassboro, NJ- Rowan University's Club Rugby team faced off against Ithaca College on October 31, 2010.

In-Class Writing Assignment

Three Positives:

1. Technically, I definitely have a much clearer view of how to use an SLR camera. Before this class SLRs really terrified me, even though I took a photojournalism class and a photography class in the past. Now I am much better with SLR cameras.

2. I think I am much stronger with finding subject matters than I was in the past. It's important because if I plan to continue taking pictures in the future the subject is key. I am now able to find subjects that I think would be pleasing not just to me but to other people who are going to view my pictures, and that is just as important as me enjoying the subject.

3. When photographing subjects I have found a pretty good way to get all different photos, not just the same long-distance shot that I used to get. I take profile pictures, detail shots and all of the other shots that make a set of pictures really successful.


Three Negatives:
1. I'm not very certain of how the grading process works in this class. For example, on my first portrait project I received a "B" because my subject was wearing a shirt that didn't fit the setting. While I agree that the outfit choice did hurt the project slightly, I'm not sure how that could warrant a B as a final grade. I think what I could do is communicate my problems with the grades a little better when I receive them.

2. There is too much distance between me and my subjects in projects. I could, of course, get closer to the subject and make myself more known during the shooting process, or I could try my hand at a zoom lens and see how that could benefit my projects.

3. It is really difficult for me to make time to get these projects done. I'm so so busy this semester as I get ready to graduate that I barely even have time to sleep, and the ideal time to go out and photograph is during the day when I am at my internships or in class. This is my biggest problem that I am still trying to find a way to overcome. I can't miss class to take pictures, and I can't call out of my internship either. It's so stressful and I have no idea how to get over that. Sometimes I think that if I can get more time to do the projects instead of once a week that would solve all my problems, because then I could find time to even edit the photos to my liking.

Features Project

Sewell, NJ- Family and friends gather to pick pumpkins in celebration of the fall at Duffields Farm on October 24, 2010.

Sewell, NJ- Family and friends gather to pick pumpkins in celebration of the fall at Duffields Farm on October 24, 2010

Sewell, NJ- Family and friends gather to pick pumpkins in celebration of the fall at Duffields Farm on October 24, 2010

Sewell, NJ- A group of children celebrate a successful trip through Duffield's cornmaze on October 24, 2010.

Sewell, NJ- Cashiers at Duffield's Farm spend all afternoon in the pumpkin patch on October 24, 2010.

Final Hard News Projects

Glassboro, N.J.- On day one of the Post Season, October 6, 2010, Phillies fans gather at the Landmark Americana to watch Roy Halladay pitch a no-hitter against the Cincinnati Reds.

Glassboro, N.J.- On day one of the Post Season, October 6, 2010, Phillies fans gather at the Landmark Americana to watch Roy Halladay pitch a no-hitter against the Cincinnati Reds.

Glassboro, N.J.- On day one of the Post Season, October 6, 2010, bartenders at the Landmark Americana get decked out in Phillies attire as Philadelphia Phillies' Roy Halladay pitched a no-hitter against the Cincinnati Reds.

Glassboro, N.J.- The beers keep flowing at the Landmark Americana on October 6, 2010 as fans gather to watch the Philadelphia Phillies defeat the Cincinnati Reds.

Glassboro, N.J.- On day one of the Post Season, October 6, 2010, Phillies at the Landmark Americana fans cheer the end of the third inning against the Cincinnatti Reds.

News feature part 1

Glassboro, N.J.- On day one of the Post Season, October 6, 2010, Phillies fans gather at the Landmark Americana to watch Roy Halladay pitch a no-hitter against the Cincinnati Reds.

Glassboro, N.J.- On day one of the Post Season, October 6, 2010, Phillies fans gather at the Landmark Americana to watch Roy Halladay pitch a no-hitter against the Cincinnati Reds.

Glassboro, N.J.- On day one of the Post Season, October 6, 2010, bartenders at the Landmark Americana to watch Philadelphia Phillies star Roy Halladay pitch a no-hitter against the Cincinnati Reds.

Glassboro, N.J.- The beers keep flowing at the Landmark Americana on October 6, 2010 as fans gather to watch the Philadelphia Phillies defeat the Cincinnati Reds.

Glassboro, N.J.- Phillies fans have "High Hopes" for another World Series Championship in 2010 as they gather to watch game one of the playoffs  versus the Cincinnati Reds at the Landmark Americana on October 6.

Glassboro, N.J.- On day one of the Post Season, October 6, 2010, Phillies at the Landmark Americana fans cheer the end of the third inning against the Cincinnatti Reds.