Students in Ike Lea and Michael Caterina's Shoot Like a Pro class headed out to the Ingham County Fair on Friday night to sharpen the photography skills they have been working on these last few days. Students were tasked with taking 20 candid photos during the allotted three hours. Photographers captured everything from cute babies to ponies, making it an evening to remember. … [Read more...] about Shoot Like a Pro students visit the Ingham County Fair
Ingham County Fair
Photography classes prepare for assignment at Ingham County Fair
In their second year teaching Shoot Like a Pro together at MIPA, Mike Caterina and Ike Lea are instructing amateur photographers to compose and edit photos like professionals. On the first morning of class, Caterina and Lea presented information on camera control basics while aiding students with their individual cameras. Tonight, along with students from Beyond the Basics, … [Read more...] about Photography classes prepare for assignment at Ingham County Fair
Veteran photojournalist has personal connection to county fair
On Aug. 1, Melanie Fodera from Troy High School wandered around the Ingham County Fair struggling whether to photograph her given assignment, “people and food” or the idea that captivated her most—farm animals. Out of the amount of rides, food stands and race car derbys, farm animals are typically the least interesting feature, but to Fodera it’s the only attraction. “I … [Read more...] about Veteran photojournalist has personal connection to county fair
Rocking the Ingham County Fair
The Upstart's trip to the Ingham County Fair was chock full of dizzying, deep-fried and tractor-pulled fun. Watch this video shot and edited by James "The Dude" Giardina and Mike Mulholland. Shot with a Panasonic DVX 100B and a Canon 7D DSLR. Like the music? We've used it with permission of Moby, who makes some of his sweet beats available for use if you're a non-profit … [Read more...] about Rocking the Ingham County Fair
County Fair sights and sounds
By TaTeona Hughes The Upstart Working at a carnival is, in Reggie Martinez’s words, “a thankless job.” From his basketball toss kiosk, he sees everything from red-faced toddlers with sticky stuffed animals to their slumping, exhausted parents dripping with sweat. He stands by his booth in a blue uniform polo, holding a basketball, smelling the sweet cinnamon elephant ears … [Read more...] about County Fair sights and sounds