PORTRAITS WITH MAKE UP

Take two head-and-shoulder portrait photos.

Use Photoshop paint and brush tools to apply makeup to each person’s face.

Post both edited portraits on your blog.

Read the provided link about painting with brushes.

Write a blog post explaining 5 important tips you learned about using brush tools.

Include your edited portraits in the blog post along with your explanation.

READ AND WRITE: INTRODUCTION TO USING STROBES

Two main strobe types of Pack and head systems are powerful and can run multiple lights monolights are all-in-one and more portable.

Power is important on location Stronger strobes help overpower sunlight when shooting outdoor portraits.

Modifiers shape the light Soft boxes, umbrellas, grids, and snoots control how light spreads and looks on your subject.

Soft boxes vs. umbrellas are softer but spill light everywhere soft boxes give more controlled directional light.

Grids and snoots add drama, and they narrow the beam for highlights or more dramatic portrait effects.

Flags and scrims control spill These tools block or diffuse light to prevent unwanted shadows or glare.

Stable support is essential Quality stands and sandbags keep your setup safe, especially outdoors.

Balance power and portability bigger systems give more output, but smaller units are easier to transport.

Start simple One good strobe, a stand, and a modifier is enough to begin.

Lighting is about control Great portraits come from shaping and directing light, not just adding more of it.

FILL FLASH OUTSIDE

Fill flash outdoors is a technique where you use your camera’s flash as a secondary light source to add just enough light to your subject especially when the natural sunlight is either too harsh or coming from behind while still keeping the background correctly exposed with ambient light. It lets you set your camera so the sky, landscape or background looks properly bright, and then the flash fills in the darker shadows on the subject’s face or front so they don’t look underexposed or silhouetted against the bright scene. This balance between ambient and flash light is what helps you achieve a well exposed subject and a well exposed background in the same shot instead of having one look too dark or blown out.

 

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Ms. Perez is my favorite teacher because she creates a welcoming classroom environment where every student feels valued. She has never made me feel left out instead she consistently ensures that everyone is included in discussions and activities. In a subject like Spanish where participation is important she encourages students gently and respectfully making it easier to build confidence. Her supportive attitude reduces anxiety and allows students to take academic risks without fear of embarrassment. This sense of belonging has made a significant difference in my overall learning experience.

Inclusion she makes the class genuinely enjoyable. Her lessons are engaging and often incorporate interactive activities and conversational exercises that make learning feel natural rather than forced. Even though the work is manageable and not overly difficult it is still meaningful and helps strengthen our understanding of the language. By combining clear instruction with a fun and positive atmosphere she motivates students to participate and stay interested. I chose this teacher because she not only teaches Spanish effectively but also creates a classroom environment where students feel comfortable, included, and excited to learn.