Finding Evidence & Rhetoric Analysis

Rhetorical Analysis

            I think what I like most about this writing is how it ties in a little with photography.  When creating a photo for an ad or to make a statement you have to think about who will be seeing this photo and how to capture an image that will get their attention.  Certain things will capture the attention of others while some may not be interested at all.  And I think that photography is great when it comes to acting upon emotions.  People can read an article about sick puppies and will be sad for a few minutes but show someone pictures and it will bring them to tears.  Photography is the cold, hard facts captured for you to see. 

Finding Evidence

            This article made a lot of sense when thinking about people on the internet.  Now everybody reads unreliable stories and claim to know all the facts so it’s hard to trust anyone.  It’s getting now to a point that other people will comment “proof” so they can get a link to direct evidence based on what the other person said.  And it’s hard to change the minds of others online than it would be in person.  I feel as if there can be so much lies online that I mostly refer to books when it comes to looking up facts.  Or if there are no books on the topic I will look for trust worthy magazines and newspapers.  And I liked at the end of the article to think about what type of evidence would work best for your audience.  I have never thought about how some evidence may be better to present than others.

Email Draft

To: Caleb Diaz

Subject: Possible interview of your work

            Hello Mr. Diaz,

I first discovered your work through Instagram and instantly fell in love.  Some of your landscape shots are truly amazing.  I am currently enrolled in Brooks Institute in Ventura working on a degree in Professional Photography.  My interests are in travel and landscape photography because I enjoy exploring new places to capture how beautiful they are.  And I was hoping I could schedule an online interview with you about the work you do.  I have a project for school to interview a professional in the field I am looking to pursue.  Some of my inspirations are photographers that take photos not only to create beautiful art but to inspire other to protect nature and our wildlife.  Not only do you create beautiful images but I know you like to support companies that give back to others.  I am curious about what led your passion in photography and film as a career.  I am also curious about the meaning or inspiration you try to create in your photos and more.  It would be such a pleasure it interview you.

Emily Chavez

Ch.7-8

Chapter 7:

So I feel like this is a book I would read if I was 60 learning how to use a computer or a cell phone for the first time.  Readings like this are already mostly known if a younger crowd is reading it because we grew up with this technology.  Most of us already know how to communicate through different systems like email, instant messaging,  or text messaging.  The only part I was really unfamiliar with was the section on podcasts I learned a lot there.  But it was quite a difficult text to read because when you already know a lot about a subject you tend to start skimming and getting bored.  If it was shortened up to the helpful stuff this would have been WAY more interesting to read.  I’m going to start using some of the blogging examples and tips on my own website to connect on a more personal level and give more detail into my work

Chapter 8:

This reading I really connected with because I have problems when I’m trying to get help with a big business.  It’s true that customers can’t find the help they need easily online and I like when they have a page setup that customers can get help with other customers.  It’s an easy answer without having to email or call the company waiting for an answer.  The first page of the article  really brought back memories of being a manager at a clothing store dealing with rude and upset customers. Remembering to be very neutral, state your position, be as helpful and nice as possible to help the customers.

Artist Statement

My passion for photography all started as a suggestion from my father when I was twelve. I have always been inspired by photographers such as Ansel Adams, Carlton Watkins, and many photojournalists because of how much they love nature.  I started out taking photos of the local landscape and wineries in Napa Valley and expanded to portraits a few years later. I now am working towards my dream by studying for a degree in Professional Photography at Brooks Institute. I’m looking to further my knowledge and push beyond my boundaries in photography. I work to capture nature in news ways to hopefully inspire people to travel and explore new places.  The only way to appreciate how beautiful this world is, is to go out and see it for yourself.

Everything's an Argument

This was a lot. 

First off I hate arguments.  I’m a super laid back person so I don’t really get into arguments and try to avoid other people’s fights/ debates.

This was a lot of information than I thought I could ever receive about the subject of arguing.  The only way I could see an article like to be helpful is if you are looking to become a lawyer or want to win a debate with someone.  Other than that I don’t see how this can really relate to the photography I want to do.  I guess learning all the facts of arguing could be useful when someone wants to argue if your work is real art or maybe argue the meaning behind it.  But one thing I can’t get behind is everything being an argument.  Ok if I wore a white shirt today I’m just wearing a white shirt, maybe I just like it, maybe all my clothes are dirty and I need to do laundry.  And how is the belated birthday card an example of an argument?  I hate this part of English or Art subjects of learning.  To find a meaning or a point that everything is dissected and thought of to a point that you are thinking too hard about it.  I feel like you won’t appreciate the art enough if you’re thinking too hard about it.  Once in High School my English teacher wanted to know why the writer described the curtains as red.  Then the whole class was going off on all these ideas about red curtains for 30 minutes.  How about they wanted to add a pop of color to the living room or red went well with the color scheme of the room.  Anyway learned a lot about something I don’t like to do, different types, different times, arguing for your type of audience, and a whole lot more.