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Picture of the Day

By Kelley Kotzum

Posed Contest Winner

By Naomi Stein

Self Portrait Contest Winner

By Hannah Miracle

Self Portrait Contest Winner

By Chris Christensen

Runner Up

By Tara Payne

Runner Up

By Mrs. Randall

Wisdom search this morning was great! Katie Miller (IPS’s resident expert in portraiture) gave her testimony and admonished us to rejoice in the limitations that Go has placed on us. Her “thorn in the flesh” was hand tremors, and yet God moved in amazing ways to help clear that up when she yielded to Him. We were all challenged and encouraged.

Today was much looked forward to by all the class, seeing that it involved a much-desired trip to Starbucks. After we had “started our day right”, we headed to the Dallas Arboraetum for a morning of learning and, of course, picture taking. We had been assigned many required pictures, including one with an “S” curve, a portrait we posed ourselves, a picture with a subject that filled the frame, and so on.

Before scattering to take pictures, we went to several different workshops on different kind of portraiture, from couples to kids to brides. Then we frantically ran to shoot our two rolls of film and fulfill our requirements

We also took a tour of The Color Place, which makes very large reproductions of pictures and digital images. They do banners, signs, car wraps, window wraps, etc. That was very interesting, although most of their staff ahad gone home for the day.

Overall the day was challenging and exciting and we got to use what we were learning. We were a tired bunch this evening but very much enjoyed each other’s company.

Picture of the Day

By Chris Christensen

People Contest Winner

By Deanna Bailey

Runner Up

By Katrina Parsons

Runner Up

By Tosha Payne

Runner Up

By Ben McGregor

Today we all went to the Dallas Farmer’s Market, and for the first time this week used Black and White film. This was very exciting for each of us. We created images from fruit, people, and well, anything we could find.

Back at the ‘studio’ we learned about portraiture and the four main types of studio lighting. We also learned about backgrounds, posing, and even things to avoid as we began taking portraits. Will Thornton gave us instruction in composition and Nathan Davidson helped us with macro photography and use of filters.

All in all this was a fantastic day, and we thank God for His awesome creation.

—IPS Students Sarah Quinnett and Amber Whitman

Picture of the Day

By Sara Quinnett

By Naomi Stein

By Katrina Parsons

By Kristin Young

By Naomi Stein