Decisive Moment: The Treats Await

Two dogs eagerly waiting for treats with anticipation in their expressions

Gigi, a former Special Education teacher, preps our puppies for treats- a French Bulldog named Bagel and a Miniature Schnauzer named Casper- each of them sitting eagerly as they anticipate treats in West Linn, Oregon. This represents a tense moment for Bagel and Casper as they await the joy of a delicious treat. The story of patience, perhaps even a hope that they themselves will get the first treat, is painted by their focus. Taken on October 20, 2024, for a digital photography course, this moment demonstrates how fleeting interactions can tell a deeper narrative.

Photo by Paul Stultz

Date Shot: October 20, 2024

Exposure Information: ISO 800, f/4.0, 1/60 sec, 18.0 mm

Extreme Close-Up: A Solar Light's Wear

Close-up of a solar light with scratches, cobwebs, and LED's

A weathered solar light, for illuminating a timely garden in West Linn, Oregon, showcases its fine scratches, cobwebs, and tiny LED’s. Telling a story of time’s passage, this photo shows hidden details beyond the yellowed plastic. Taken on October 4, 2024, for a digital photography course, this capture demonstrates the use of close-up photography to bring out overlooked texture and detail in everyday objects.

Photo by Paul Stultz

Date Shot: October 4, 2024

Exposure Information: ISO 100, f/4.5, 1/320 sec, 18.0 mm

Time Exposure: A Warm Welcome

Light Painting of the word Hi with a Lighter and Phone

Paul, a student at Colorado State University, uses a lighter to write out 'hi' and a phone light to create swirling strokes. This light painting captures dynamic movement and the contrasts of light in a dark bedroom. Taken on September 29, 2024, for a digital photography course, this photo demonstrates the use of long exposure to depict the passage of time through light trails.

Photo by Paul Stultz

Date Shot: September 29, 2024

Exposure Information: ISO 100, f/8.0, 25 sec, 18.0 mm

Visual Variety: A Day at Cannon Beach

Wide Shot of Zelda at Cannon Beach

Zelda, a kindergarten teacher, takes in the breath taking view of Cannon Beach's 'Haystack Rock' in Oregon, on September 20, 2024, portraying a bright and breezy day. Taken for a digital photography course, this wide shot sets the scene and provides the sense of place for a day on the summer beach.

Photo by Paul Stultz

Date Shot: September 20, 2024

Exposure Information: ISO 100, f/8.0, 1/320 sec, 29.0 mm

Medium Shot of Zelda at Cannon Beach

Zelda, a kindergarten teacher, throws sand into the air, creating a dynamic display against the clear blue sky at Cannon Beach Oregon on September 20, 2024. Taken for a digital photography course, this shot captures both her joy and movement, bringing out her playful interaction with the environment in this medium shot.

Photo by Paul Stultz

Date Shot: September 20, 2024

Exposure Information: ISO 100, f/6.3, 1/320 sec, 29.0 mm

Close-Up of Zelda at Cannon Beach

Zelda, a kindergarten teacher, squinting and playfully wrapped in her cozy jacket, takes in the salty air of Cannon Beach Oregon on September 20, 2024. Taken for a digital photography course, this close-up shot tells the story of the moment, with Zelda taking a brief break from the sun and winds in this close-up shot.

Photo by Paul Stultz

Date Shot: September 20, 2024

Exposure Information: ISO 100, f/4.5, 1/400 sec, 29.0 mm

High Angle Shot of Zelda at Cannon Beach

This high angle shot of Zelda, a kindergarten teacher, adds a new perspective as she lies on a log at Cannon Beach Oregon, on September 20, 2024. Taken for a digital photography course, Zelda decides to take a moment to relax in the beaming sunlight.

Photo by Paul Stultz

Date Shot: September 20, 2024

Exposure Information: ISO 100, f/4.5, 1/500 sec, 18.0 mm

Low Angle Shot of Zelda at Cannon Beach

Zelda, a kindergarten teacher, balances playfully on a log at Cannon Beach on September 20, 2024. The low angle brings out her carefree nature and adds a unique viewpoint. This low angle shot was taken for a digital photography course.

Photo by Paul Stultz

Date Shot: September 20, 2024

Exposure Information: ISO 100, f/4.5, 1/500 sec, 18.0 mm

Creative Shutter Speed: Bagel's Flight

Frozen Motion of Bagel

Bagel, a French Bulldog, mid-jump with her motion perfectly frozen on September 8, 2024, in her backyard in West Linn, Oregon. This photo demonstrates the use of a fast shutter speed to freeze motion, taken for a digital photography course.

Photo by Paul Stultz

Date Shot: September 8, 2024

Exposure Information: ISO 400, f/5.6, 1/800 sec, 28.0 mm

Motion Blur of Bagel

Bagel, a French Bulldog, leaps off the couch, creating a dynamic blur on September 8, 2024, in her backyard in West Linn, Oregon. This photo captures motion blur to highlight movement, demonstrating the use of a slow shutter speed for a digital photography course.

Photo by Paul Stultz

Date Shot: September 8, 2024

Exposure Information: ISO 100, f/5.6, 1/15 sec, 28.0 mm

Depth of Field Exercise: Oreo

Storytelling Photo of Oreo

Oreo, a Boston Terrier and French Bulldog mix, relaxes under the warm sunlight on August 30, 2024, in her backyard in West Linn, Oregon. Taken for a digital photography course, this storytelling photo features a wide depth of field, capturing the environment around Oreo.

Photo by Paul Stultz

Date Shot: August 30, 2024

Exposure Information: ISO 200, f/22.0, 1/60 sec, 23.0 mm

Close-up of Oreo

Oreo, a sleepy Boston Terrier and French Bulldog mix, basks in the sun on August 30, 2024, in her backyard in West Linn, Oregon. Captured for a digital photography course, this photo uses a small depth of field to focus sharply on Oreo's relaxed expression while the background is blurred.

Photo by Paul Stultz

Date Shot: August 30, 2024

Exposure Information: ISO 200, f/5.0, 1/1600 sec, 39.0 mm

Casual Portrait of Gigi

Casual Portrait of Gigi

Gigi, a former Special Education teacher, poses for a casual portrait on August 22, 2024, in her backyard in West Linn, Oregon. This casual portrait was taken for the first assignment in a digital photography course at Colorado State University.

Photo by Paul Stultz

Date Shot: August 22, 2024

Exposure Information: ISO 100, f/5.6, 1/60 sec, 28 mm