Assignment 5 Virtual essay - Baron Wolman

The photographer that I chose is Baron Wolman. Baron Wolman is one of the most well-known photographers of the rock and roll age. He has a variety of different photographs such as rock bands, NFL players, and aerial shots. In 1967 he joined Rolling Stone magazine and worked for free. He also has insisted on ownership of all the photos he took for Rolling Stone. After he left Rolling Stone he started his own fashion magazine called Rags. The magazine focused on street fashion rather than the fashion found in stores. After working in Rags, he learned to become a pilot, began taking aviation shots, and founded his own publishing house called Squarebooks. He continued to do projects such as a photography documents for the NFL team Oakland Raiders.


This photo is from a high school seniors game between the Senator O'Connor Blues and Sir John A. MacDonald Black Scots. I graduated from Senator O'Connor high School in 2009. Wolman did a documentary photography project for the Oakland Raiders in 1974. He tagged along with the Raiders, during their successful 1974 season, taking action photographs of them playing. He also took memorable photographs of John Madden and the team

O'Connor Liam Dougherty, No.9
By Francis Crescia

John Madden
By Baron Wolman

Raiders in Denver
By Baron Wolman

The second photo is Nickelback performing at the 2009 MuchMusic Video Awards. Comparing this to Walmon's famous Jimi Hendrix photo both photographer were able to capture the rockers finest moments during their performances. Walmon experience back then is different compared to now. He said musicians were open and willing to show you their real self. When you take picture of them they are rather friendly.

Nickelback at the 2009 MuchMusic Video Awards
By THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Jimi Hendrix
By Baron Wolman

The third photo is a aerial shot of the Jordan-Hare Stadium, home for the Auburn Tigers football team. Wolman was invited to be part of the Goodyear blimp crew, still taking shots for the NFL. That is where he gained interest in aerial photography.

Jordan-Hare Stadium

Aerial of the Golden Gate Bridge
By Baron Wolman

The fourth photo is a nude photography of a women. After Wolman aerial photography season he started shooting figure studies. He was fascinated by the female form. He even taught a class about erotic photography

Photo by Toman Rucker

Photo by Baron Wolman

The last photo is a group shot of a Roller Derby team. Wolman saw the world of Roller Derby a few blocks away from his house in Haight-Ashbury. He made friends with the owner in which he gave Wolman an all access pass to the games. Wolman also got Rolling Stone to do a feature on Roller Derby which resulted a history book of the game.

Photo by Haliburton County Development Corporation

 

Photo by Baron Wolman

Reference:


http://www.sandrophoto.com/2008/05/30/baron-wolman/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baron_Wolman

http://www.baronrocks.com/?q=node/20

http://www.mytowncrier.ca/oconnor-wants-results-not-hype.html

http://www.fotobaron.com/?page_id=30

Assignment 1 PART 2 - Web 2.0 Photo Journal Blog

Press Photographs

Michael Appleton
Source:http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/gallery/2009/nov/10/100-years-press-photography#/?picture=355415221&index=0

Adam Ferguson
Source:http://www.beembee.com/2010/world-press-photo

Art Photographs

Cole Thompson
Source:http://www.colethompsonphotography.com/

Stephen G. Beck
Source:http://www.sgbphotography.com/

The main differences and similarities between art and press photography

The difference between press and art photography is that press photographs is aimed at news and art photographs is created by an artist. Art photographs is like a canvas that can manipulated by the tools of an artist and can decide what the photo is trying to say. Press photographs cannot not be manipulated, has rules that has to be followed, and has to be accurate in order to tell the truth. The similarities between press and art photography is that it can tell a certain story or message. Another similarity is that it can bring emotion to the viewers. For example a press photo of a war or battle can bring empathy or anger, and a art photo of beautiful garden in the sun can bring happiness or warmth.

Is it ethical and acceptable to alter art photographs? Why? Why not?

Art photographs can be altered by the artist any he or she wants it to be. The photograph is like a canvas to the artist. It can create a vision and take you there as long it respects the object of the photo.

Is it ethical and acceptable to alter press photographs? Why? Why not?

Press photographs cannot be altered in anyway unless it is to enhance the quality in order to make the picture clear. Altering the photograph is violating the rules of the National Press Photography Association. It would not be accurate to the real story, It would be misleading or a lie.

References

Kane, D. (2011). Definition of Fine Art Photography. Retrieved on November 7, 2011 from
http://www.ehow.com/about_4886292_definition-fine-art-photography.html#ixzz1SJlD3h1j

NPPA. (2011). NPPA Code of Ethics. Retrieved on November 7, 2011 from

http://www.nppa.org/professional_development/business_practices/ethics.html