Adrian College Photography

The Adrian College Photography page is a place for AC photographers to connect with the wor We work in the small town Adrian, Michigan.

We Adrian College photographers work hard to build portfolios. Great things come in small packages, so check out what we do. Questions about our photography program, contact Professor Garin Horner.

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How Vermeer’s neighbour showed him the light and changed art history 01/07/2023

How Vermeer’s neighbour showed him the light and changed art history Catholics made the Protestant-raised Johannes Vermeer see the light. Literally.A new biography of the Dutch golden age artist has uncovered evidence that it was Jesuits who introduced Vermeer to the camera obscura which was to transform his practice and change art history.Although Vermeer, who is ni

04/22/2022

In photography, it is he who is responsible for the majority of mindless photographs. He is the joiner, the imitator, the photographer who plays it safe. Such people have surrendered their individuality in exchange for approval, approval by the system, the organization, public opinion, their fellows at the photo club. They have succumbed to fads and trends, they are
the in-people who belong to a group or school, and they look down on anybody who does not belong.

(Feininger 1974 p. 136)
from The Tao of Photography

04/22/2022

"Constricted by pre-set images, such photographers mechanically attempt to reproduce a rigid, preestablished vision, thereby forestalling the possibility of new discoveries. Their awareness is saturated with expectations which block the possibility of seeing the unexpected."

-The Tao of Photography

The Invisible Light: Photographic "Writing" - Apogee Photo Magazine 04/04/2022

Really cool information on color temperature!

One example that may help us understand how we perceive, even when we don’t realize we’re doing it, is the lighting technique often used in different areas of a supermarket. The meat section is generally lit up by a low reading of °K (3.000-3.500). We don’t consciously see the warm tone of the light, but we get the impression of a blood-red, tasty cut of meat, all the same. Then, once at home, we open the package to discover the same slice of meat appears to be a completely different color.

The bread bakery section is normally lit up by a slightly higher CT (4.000-4.500). These temperatures make the product seem to be surrounded by a golden-yellow color. Detergent products are lit by an even higher CT (more than 6.500). Here the dominant hue is light blue, conveying a sensation of cleanliness. The choice of a suitable CT becomes a useful marketing tool to guide the client through his/her perception of a product and its color, even though the perception is different from reality.

If we can use CT effectively in a supermarket, why can’t we use it in photography, since the CT can be varied by adjusting the White Balance. Indeed, a White Balance adjustment favors the creation of an image without any dominance, so it favors a correct one. However, by intentionally changing it, the WB can be an excellent instrument to use to transfer a different perception of the snapped reality.

https://www.apogeephoto.com/the-invisible-light-photographic-writing/

The Invisible Light: Photographic "Writing" - Apogee Photo Magazine Photography (from the Greek language: photos, meaning light, and graphein, meaning writing) was intended as a chance to fix an object using light to permanently reproduce its visual traits onto [read more]

How a National Geographic Photographer Selects the Best Images From a Shoot 01/05/2022

How a National Geographic Photographer Selects the Best Images From a Shoot Capturing hundreds of images on a shoot is easy. Culling a large number of images down to a handful of keepers is a time-consuming and often mentally difficult process for an artist. In this video, originally posted by Wired, photographer Steve Winter takes us through his thought process as he reduc...

How to Begin Making Money With Your Photography 12/20/2021

Make some money with that camera!

How to Begin Making Money With Your Photography It takes a lot of hard work to become proficient enough with a camera, lighting, and post-processing that you can consistently produce compelling, high-quality images, but translating that to a thriving business is another skill entirely. If you are ready to start bringing in money for your photogra...

Photographs by artist Eric Pickersgill — REMOVED 11/17/2021

Photographs by artist Eric Pickersgill — REMOVED Removed is a photographic series that explores the way personal devices play a role in society, relationships, and the body. Artist Eric Pickersgill physically removes screens from the hands of his subjects. The resulting images cause the viewer to question their own relationship to technology. Remo

10/17/2021
I Can’t Wait for This Photography Simulator Video Game to Be Released 09/24/2021

I Can’t Wait for This Photography Simulator Video Game to Be Released Photographers and gamers, would you play a wildlife photography simulator? At first glance, it seems cheesy, but when I watched the trailer for Photography Simulator, it actually looks fun and engaging. I researched the game to learn more about it and share why you might enjoy this game too. Photogr...

01/09/2021

Congratulations to Lauren Yankee for being the new "Photographer of the Week", which sometimes lasts for several weeks!

What Are the Specs of the Human Eye? 12/08/2020

Experiments that yield the specs for the human eye:

130 Megapixel resolution
20,000 x 6,500 pixels
35mm-ish sensor
Over 500 Frames per second resolution
Dynamic Range: 21 Stops
3- Stage ISO
Low Light: 16000 ISO
Daylight: 1-1000 ISO
Night vision: 8000,000 ISO

Pretty amazing equipment we have!

What Are the Specs of the Human Eye? There is a lot of conflicting information about how humans perceive the world. Some people say that the human eye cannot perceive more than 60 frames per second, while the abundance of high refresh rate monitors and phones seems to contradict that. So, just how high resolution and how fast is the hu...

Recreating the "great outdoors" in miniature 06/16/2020

Recreating the "great outdoors" in miniature When COVID-19 hit, all of travel photographer Erin Sullivan's far-flung gigs dried up, so she started photographing tiny nature scenes inside her Los Angeles apartment

Faces Places | Official US Trailer | Academy Award Nominee 05/02/2020

Movie that is coming in October about world renowned photographer JR. We have to see it!!!

Faces Places | Official US Trailer | Academy Award Nominee Opening select theaters beginning October 6. 89-year old Agnes Varda, one of the leading figures of the French New Wave, and acclaimed 33 year-old French pho...

04/09/2020

Congratulations to the new Photographers of the Week, Nyle Rosenbaum and Emily Dupont!

Shelter in Place.pdf 04/05/2020

Many Great Photographers made images in their own houses - take a look for some inspiration!

Shelter in Place.pdf

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Mahan Center For Art And Design, 110 South Madison Street
Adrian, MI
49221
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