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Lewis Kemper by: Kristen Heyn

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Lewis Kemper. by: Kristen Heyn. Birth Place Lewis Kemper was born in Baltimore, MD in 1954. Education - He went to Maryland Art Institute. - Then to George Washington University in 1976 where he recieved BA in Fine Art Photography. Birth place and Education. Appearance of work - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Page 1: Lewis Kemper

Lewis Kemperby: Kristen Heyn

 

Page 2: Lewis Kemper

Birth place and Education

Birth PlaceLewis Kemper was born in Baltimore, MD in 1954

Education- He went to Maryland Art Institute.- Then to George Washington University in 1976 where he recieved BA in Fine Art Photography.

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Appearance of Work and Style of PhotographyAppearance of work- His computer-inhanced photos have been used in:• advertisements• books• bookmarks• magazines• cards• calendars

Style of photographyThe style of photography he is known for is nature & wildlife.I think his style is about seeing nature and wildlife as beautiful.

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Inspiration

Lewis' experience of working at The Ansel Adams Gallery, greatly inspired him. He was able to meet and observe some of the greatest photographers & it influenced him in his development as a photographer. 

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Some Interesting Facts

• Lewis Kemper is a photographer of Ancient Ancestors of the Southwest, published in 1996.

• He is an editor to Outdoor Photographer & PC photo magazines.

• He normally shoots landscape photos in 4x5 and uses 35mm for wildlife and macro photography.

• He always uses Photoshop-("Photoshop is a big part of my life and work. There is no image that can not be improved by a little work in the digital darkroom!)

• He has been honored to be included in Canon's Explorers of Light program (the program recognizes 78 of the country's most influential photographers).

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Oak Alley Plantation- Vacherie Louisiana • The picture uses natural

lighting. It's amazing!• Perfect composition

techniques- Angled great so there is no unecessary mergers, perfect lighting.

• It even makes an abstract image.

• main subject- getting view through the tree tunnel.

•  I chose this picture first because I love forests and when the sun shines through, everything is perfect.

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Sunset #1, South Tufa, Mono LakNe, CA 

• Natural lighting- brilliant!• Main subject- 2 parts-

sunset  reflection on the clouds & the rocky formations formed.

• Comp. techniques- prefect lighting used, leveled great, all eyes on beauty!

• I picked this because the sky is a big part of my style and love for nature. 

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Doube picture combination - 1st & 2nd Lava Fountains, Waikupanaha, Big Island, Hawaii      

• I think it's natural, the lighting used from the lava. It looks beautiful.

• Main subject-  capturing lava's light in a fountain.

• Comp. tachniques- using the main source of light from the lava.

• I liked this photo because the lava makes a pretty looking, lit-up fountain. I always thought lava was cool. 

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Aurora Borealis Detifoss, a National Park in Iceland • Light from Aurora Borealis

(natural) makes an eye grasping wonder- Love it

• Main subject- Grasping the beautiful light from the sky, it's our attenion grabber.

• Uses Aurora Borealis for light. Horizon line underneath the main subject.

• I chose this photo for the beauty of the light and I love photos of Aurora Borealis. 

 

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Sunset, Horsetail Fall, winter, Yosmite National Park, CA

• The lighting is natural, comes from the sun peaking through the cliffs.

• Main subject- catching the sunlight through a small crack. The light makes you look, wonder.

• Comp. techniques- I think there could be some leading lines and framing to see the sun THROUGH the opening in the rocks.

• This photo interests me with the light peaking through.

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Sunrise, Reflection Lake, Mt. Rainier

 

• Natural light from the sky, reflecting off the lake. One of the prettiest photos I've ever seen.

• Main subject- the sky and it's reflection.

• Comp. techniques- Horizon line (also reflected), pretty lighting.

• I love this picture and used it for last, the colors are gorgeous.

• PS - turn your head!  (see how the picture looks)

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Theme and Citations

Theme There is one overall theme to all of his pictures, so I decided to put the theme here in the last slide. Lewis told me, "The common theme would be the splendor of nature captured in the best light."

Citations• www.betterphotos.com - to

find his pictures• www.lewiskemper.com - for

his bio.