Ruth's Blog

This photo stood out to me because out off 300 plus photos this was the only one that really turned out. It was exciting getting the photo and being able to go back and look at it and really be proud of a photo I took. It reflects what I learned In photo journalism by getting the action and seeing their faces. I was patient with the photos and sat in an area for a log period of time trying to get a good action photo. From the beginning of the term until now I've learned so much. Before starting this class I didn't even know how to use a camera, and now I know what a lot of the parts that go into the camera settings and how to take a good photo.  My Goals My goals for this class are how to work a camera. Considering I have no skills in camera use, any skills at all would be more than what I know now. I want to also engage with the campus and learn more about what is happening at LBCC. Going around and taking picture will hopefully help me do that. I would also like to...

Equestrian Instructor Cindy Gooch teaches team member Aiden Demorest how to pollo wrap for his horses during the Monday 26 practice. The Linn Benton team has changed the goal for the year, turning away from competing in as many competitions to focusing on riders creating a bond with their horse and learning new skills.  In order for equestrian members to learn how to get their horses ready to ride Cindy Gooch, wraps the legs of the horses while students watch and prepare give it a try on their own. During this time Gooch spoke about the importance of having the horse properly equipped for when the team does compete starting in the spring.  Quotes, like the one shown above, are posted on a white board near the horse stalls giving encouragement to the rides and reminding them of the aspects to practice while ridding. With many of the team members being first year riders, the coaches are trying to focus on creating good habits and teaching strong tradition....

Taking 15 years to make, the Albany Oregon Carousel Opened August 5, 2017. It is known to Albany as a historic landmark and to this day is still being improved and updated with new animals to ride. At sidekicks, a local coffee shop to Albany Oregon, Torey Mcavor works as a barista. She's worked there for about 2 months and says since the shops buyout from Pastega the company has grown and become more well known to the Linn-County area.     

My Neighborhood/Hometown  I'm going to photograph Albany, Oregon. I actually currently live in Lebanon, but I grew up in Albany and for almost my whole life it's where I lived and went to school. It's still what I consider my home.  A portrait I could shoot would be a worker in Albany. I would most likely do someone who works at a popular "just Albany" place, like Hasty Freeze. A landmark I could photograph would be something like the clocktower, or the train station area. An activity I could photograph could be the farmers market on Saturday, or a sporting event happening in town.  The biggest photo challenge in this assignment will probably be the activity. I work a lot and don't always have time to make it to different things happening around Albany, and there's also the factor that I live on Lebanon.  Two Photo Story Ideas One interesting photo story I could do would be my sisters pregnant horse. Taking photos of how horses grow and go throu...

Jayde Crow attacks the ball at the West Albany versus Crescent Valley semifinal soccer match on November 6. Crescent Valley player Claire Macy battle West Albany player Megan Miller during Crescent Valleys 2-1 win over West Albany to advanced to the state playoffs finals. Sienna Higinbotham looks to take a shot over defenders (right) Anna Wilson and (left) Cali McClave in the second half of the 2-1 semifinal game, West Albany finished with a record of 12-3-2 and second on their league.  

Shooting Sports One tip that stood out from Karls talk was how to shoot the subjects. He emphasized that as a photographer you want always try and get them at a low angle to make the subject appear larger and more intense. Karl also talked about getting the eyes of your subject and being able to see their face. For my sports assignment I can use this by remembering to get at a low angle by kneeling or sitting down while shooting. Another tip Karl talked about was getting the action and reaction. As a photographer you may shoot an amazing play that just happened, but he said instead of looking down at you camera to see if you got it, or what it looks like keep shooting to also get photos of the reactions, because those photos might be just as good. For my sports assignment I can use this by shooting a lot of photos and focusing on all parts of what is happening in the game. Action/Sports Photos  I'm not super decided on my sports subject yet. I'm thinking about shooting ...

LBCC student Mirandah Kneenan-Kern paints a sugar skull at the Dia De Los Muertos party on November 2, at the Diversity achievement center. Mirandah Kennan-Kern, (left) Lupe Ruiz, and Juan Ortiz paint sugar skulls while celebrating Dia De Los Muertos at the LBCC diversity achievement center on November 2.  The LBCC library holds the mementos to la ofrenda (alter). Students can give offerings in celebration of those who have passed.