For Portraits...

You will need to turn in 3 things:

• your best portrait
• contact sheet
• one manipulated double image (either a sandwiched negative or a double exposure)

This will all be due on December 4th.

Abstracts should be shot by then as well.

Abstracts!!!

Definition: Abstract Art is defined as: any art in which real objects in nature are represented in a way that wholly or partially neglects their true appearance and expresses it in a form of sometimes unrecognizable patterns of lines, colors and shapes.


your task is to look at the ordinary and make it extraordinary by manipulating what you see. Get close to your subject and focus in on a small part, look for a very unique angle, shoot with a very slow shutter speed to blur motion... you will be shooting an entire roll of abstract images. Think out of the box, get creative, and have fun with this!

To shoot:

24 abstracts
6+ need to be with shutter speeds slower than 1/8 of a second to blur actions (move the camera or shoot a moving object to make in into an abstract)>

more photographers...

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

PORTRAITS! film due today!

Your portraits NEED to have been shot! IF yours are not your assignment is below...

Choos a photographer from the list here

In no LESS than one page (double spaced 12pt font) please explain:

• Who you selected and who they are (i.e. when, where, what etc)

• Describe their photography (what is unique about her/his style and technique), what do the photograph, how, why?

• Explain how he/she (or something they did, used, invented or created) has impacted or changed the world of photography.

• Why did you choose this photographer? What do you like about their work/style?

more portraits...

portraits do not have to be taken in elaborate settings, those shot in front of a simple backdrop can still be interesting with the use of lighting and creativity...

portrait digital shooting

In pairs or groups, please shoot 3 images using each of the 3 techniques you mentioned in the discussion section. This equals 9 total images PER student, not group.

example: if you selected shooting from alternate perspectives as one technique, shoot 3 images of a subject, each from a different alternate and unique perspective (i.e. above your subject, looking up at your subject, and possibly up very close to your subject...

We will have about an hour to work on this, including time to import and create a contact sheet in PhotoShop, one for each member of your group with their 9 pics...

portrait tips

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PORTRAITS!!!

Portrait Assignment

first half of roll >12 photos :

1. Find ONE interesting human subject. The person you choose should WANT to be in the picture and they should be willing to cooperate.
2. Talk to your subject. You are the director of this adventure, make it what you want. Use shadows or lighting to create a concept for your portrait. Costumes or uniforms work great. Imaginary ideas are OK. Choose an interesting setting based on your concept.
3. Change angles between shots. Shoot at least 12+ pictures of your subject.
5. Change your lighting; Use filters, flashlights, lamps, or multiple lights to enhance your picture.
6. Remember you are the boss, make them change their expression. Pretend it is high fashion and they have to create the next great "look" like blue steel (Zoolander).
7. Most importantly for this assignment don't forget your composition rules. Use framing, leading lines, rule of thirds, color contrast etc. to enhance your photo. Fill the frame!!!! HAVE FUN & BE CREATIVE!!!!

second half of the roll -- random portraits... these do not have to be of the same subject, these can be of friends, pets, parents, strangers, etc.

Beauty Is... TIMELINE

Due Friday Nov. 6th -- HALF WAY THROUGH THE PERIOD

Please turn in:

• your BEST "beauty is" image
• a contact sheet with your ~24 "beauty is" images

We will spend the second half of the period matting our pictures and filling out entry forms for the reflections contest.


****If you want the 15 points Extra Credit for entering the contest, you will need to have a parent sign the entry form, if you are under 18 years old.****

download the form here (I also have copies in class)