Why would anyone be interested in this photo ?
What elements can be included or excluded to make it truly great?
"If I saw something in my viewfinder that looked familiar to me, I would do something to shake it up." – Garry Winogrand
How often have you seen a photo that is missing something, and thinking,
“This is a good photo but I’d make it different somehow.”?
Don’t be afraid to shake things up!
Masters of Photography
Visit the following link below titled "Masters of Photography-Top 25"
Explore each and every 25 photographers presented.
Decide on your top 2-3 and list the names of your photographers of choice...
and explain why they interest you.
Complete the assignment on a google doc and share with
[email protected]
Optional essay prompts (at least 3 paragraphs):
- What 2-3 photographers were you most interested in?
- What style of photography did they do (portrait, street, abstract, etc.)?
- What did they use as their primary subject matter?
- What is unique or unusual about their perspective?
- How do you relate on a personal level to these photographers?
- Do you see any similarities or differences with your own photographs?
Feel free to add any of your own photographs to the doc or send separately to [email protected] (please put your name in subject box of email).
Be sure to title the doc as "Masters of Photography"
LINK:
Please note: you will have 2 days in the computer lab to complete this assignment. The goal is to really "explore" each of the photographers and reflect on your personal interests and observations. This is a graded assignment and will be part of your" lab "grade.
"The Camera"
Charcoal Drawing....Values- Dark/Light
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PORTFOLIO ASSIGNMENTS
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How to see...perspective. How to compose...composition.
Goal: Begin creating and processing photographs with "perspective" and "composition" in mind.
Objective: Apply point of departure positioning using the rule of thirds, s-curve, leading line, placement, and/or framing techniques.
Portfolio Assignment: "Object of Desire"
Emphasis on a particular object (or subject) will direct attention to it. If too many parts of a photograph demand equal attention, the viewer won't be sure what to look at first. How do you compose an image so that the viewer knows what is important and what isn't?
*Photograph something that represents a part of who you are or what you desire. Make the viewer see its importance...
Goal: Begin creating and processing photographs with "perspective" and "composition" in mind.
Objective: Apply point of departure positioning using the rule of thirds, s-curve, leading line, placement, and/or framing techniques.
Portfolio Assignment: "Object of Desire"
Emphasis on a particular object (or subject) will direct attention to it. If too many parts of a photograph demand equal attention, the viewer won't be sure what to look at first. How do you compose an image so that the viewer knows what is important and what isn't?
*Photograph something that represents a part of who you are or what you desire. Make the viewer see its importance...
Camera Settings: Aperture/Shutter (speed)
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Elements of Art in Photography
Line, Texture, Shape, Value, Space, Form & Color?
Goal: Continue with perspective and composition while including intentional elements of art.
Objective: Utilize the above elements to compose an interesting image while creating a sense of visual movement throughout your photographs and direct the viewers attention.
Portfolio Assignment: "Elements"
Particular elements of art are important in their ability to control an image and how it is viewed. The repetition or implementation of an element can add interest and unite a composition.
*Find a scene with interesting elements of art and bring them to the viewers attention...
Line, Texture, Shape, Value, Space, Form & Color?
Goal: Continue with perspective and composition while including intentional elements of art.
Objective: Utilize the above elements to compose an interesting image while creating a sense of visual movement throughout your photographs and direct the viewers attention.
Portfolio Assignment: "Elements"
Particular elements of art are important in their ability to control an image and how it is viewed. The repetition or implementation of an element can add interest and unite a composition.
*Find a scene with interesting elements of art and bring them to the viewers attention...
Light ...Soft and Dramatic
Goal: Explore use of light to create highlights, shadows, contrast and silhouettes.
Objective: To create images by "painting with (natural) light." Same subject, different lighting.
Portfolio Assignment: Light quality...the larger the source, the softer and more even the light. The smaller the light source, the more directional and dramatic it is. Be aware of the lighting and ask yourself if your approach adds or detracts from the point you are trying to make.
* Create several different moods using a variety of lighting techniques...try to include "reflections."
Emotional Value... narratively speaking.
Goal: What is your photograph about? Before you bring the camera to your eye, try to visualize what you want the photograph to look like. Then move around a bit as you look through the viewfinder. Objective: Capture a moment that depicts an emotion, mood, or gesture that represents either caring, solitude, distress, excitement, sharing, sadness, joy, etc. Portfolio Assignment: Notice the moment! Whether a person, place or thing, see the emotional value and capture it on film. |
Backgrounds... To See or Not to See?
Goal: Use the background when it contributes something. Objective: Show how the subject and background objects relate in order to give more information. OR, minimize the background in order to focus more on the main subject. Portfolio Assignment: If the background doesn't add anything to a picture except clutter, do what you can to eliminate them or at least to minimize their importance. |
Close-Up and Personal
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