Distance Learning 2020 Photo 1 Assignments
In Photography 1, each unit builds on the previous unit, therefore students must complete each unit at mastery level before moving on. If you are struggling with a particular project, please meet with Mr. Moffett! He will get you the resources you need to be successful. Most of the resources needed are right here on this site. Others can be made available to you if needed. All written papers must be typed, MLA format. The goal is for everyone to succeed!
Bonus Project
For those of you who have completed everything and want one more challenge before the year ends, try this one! The Self-Portrait
The first documented photographic self-portrait was made by Robert Cornelius in 1839. Since then, most every photographer has made them. In the early days of photography it was a very common theme. A couple of my favorite photographers that incorporated the self-portrait into much of their work are Vivian Maier and Lee Friedlander. Below are a few examples of their self-portrait work.
So, what is a self-portrait? What is the difference between a self-portrait and a selfie? A self portrait is well thought out, well composed and should say something about who you are. It is an exploration of identity. Most of the time, you would put the camera on a tripod and use a remote release to take the picture, but under our current circumstances, where those tools may not be at your disposal, I will allow you to have someone else press the shutter. However, the portrait must be in your control. You design it and make all of the decisions about its creation. Here are a few things to think about prior to making your self-portrait: 1. What should I wear? How will my clothing make a statement about who I am? 2. What kind of background or setting do I want? How will the setting make a statement? 3. Lighting? When and where will I find the best light to help convey the message that I want to deliver about who I am? 4. Posing…What pose will help me say what it is I want to say? 5. Props…What props could I use that will say something about who I am? Here are a few websites that have things to say about self-portraits: Self-portrait tips Creative Self-Portrait Ideas More tips and ideas Vivian Maier The Assignment: Create a self-portrait that makes a statement about who you are. You only need to turn in your best one, but definitely don’t only shoot one! Like always, make a lot, then pick the best one. The first three examples below are Lee Friedlander and the last three, Vivian Maier. Flat Lay Photography - Due May 8th Flat lay photography is a type, or a sub-genre of still life. I personally wasn’t much interested in this type of photography until I met a photographer by the name of Remijin Camping. Her work, and the story behind her work I found very intriguing. Her photographs were made of things that were given to her by her mother. She used a large format camera and photographed her compositions from directly above, sometimes as much as 20 feet above her compositions. The story she told about this set of work made it even more meaningful. A link to her work is below.
The most difficult part of this project is figuring out how to get directly over your composition. You may find it easier, for this project to use the camera on your phone. Try your camera first, then if needed, use your phone. Maybe try both and see which is better. Here are a few other tips for Flat Lay: 1.Keep your background simple 2.Place each object intentionally, don’t just throw them down 3.Lighting, Lighting, Lighting… Look at the following websites and videos to get a handle on what good flat lay photography is and how to do it. Then complete the project below. Remijin Camping Peter McKinnon Fat Mum What is Flat Lay Photography Eight Tips The Assignment: Make at least 3 different Flat Lay photographs. Try some of the following ideas: 1.Objects in your room 2.Your junk drawer 3.School supplies and objects 4.Tools 5.Jewelry 6.Cosmetics After editing, share your collection of three with me. A Response to Covid-19 - Due April 24
Covid-19 has affected all of us in one way or another. It has affected how we do business, how education happens how we live our lives. Some of us have been affected directly and others indirectly, but we have all been affected. Before photographing for this project, consider the following questions. How has this virus affected me and my family? How has it affected others close to me? What visual evidence is there of the changes of lifestyle and activities I am involved in due to this global pandemic?
Now take out your camera and use it as a visual sketch book. Make images that portray the change that has happened over the past few weeks. Tell the story in photographs. Keep your camera with you and take pictures every day for the next 5-7 days. Then edit and share your best 3 images with me. As a true documentary project, editing should be limited to Lightroom. No Photoshop manipulations, only Lightroom enhancements should be used. As an example, here is one that I made the other day in my home/school. I am working on others as well as this unfortunate situation unfolds. Prove it! - Due April 15Project Objective: Prove an understanding of the course standards listed below by producing photographs that demonstrate your understanding. Be able to explain the choices you made when creating your pictures.
Standards: CS3.0 Identify and illustrate knowledge and understanding of design, composition, and content in photography. Do your images show great/creative composition? Do they tell a story or have emotional content to draw the viewer in? Do they have “holding power?” CS4.0 Demonstrate proper operation and handling of digital cameras and lenses. Do you understand the settings available to you in the camera menus? Are you using the correct settings for the best image under the conditions that you are shooting? Are you selecting the correct lens length for the shot? Hand holding or on a tripod? What metering mode are you using and is it effective with your given conditions? White balance? Shooting RAW? CS5.0 Demonstrate an understanding of exposure to achieve the desired effects. Are you using the most creatively correct exposure settings for the image? Are your in-camera exposures correct or do you need to correct them in post processing? CS6.0 Show knowledge of the properties of color and quality of light. Are you shooting under the best lighting conditions for what you are creating? If needed, are you manipulating the light to achieve the best result? Are you compensating for the color of light or is it enhancing the image naturally? CS7.0 Demonstrate effective and efficient digital workflow processes. This is all about developing and editing. Are you doing all you can to make your photographs the best they can be? If needed, are you using Photoshop or are you only using Lightroom because it is too much work to use Photoshop? Can you name files correctly and organize your files so that they can easily be found? Are you using the tools in Lightroom for organization effectively (Collections, ratings, key words, etc.)? Requirements: Produce photographs that illustrate your knowledge and understanding of the above course standards. Create as many photographs as necessary to prove your competence. Subject matter is completely your choice. Using these photographs, create an Adobe Spark page, PowerPoint presentation, or other equivalent presentation platform, that demonstrates your understanding. Make sure to list camera settings and explain why you chose those settings and explain any other choices made relating to content, creativity, and/or workflow. |
Vocabulary
Aperture Shutter ISO f-stop Exposure Value (EV) Law of Reciprocity Equivalent Exposure Stop Over Exposure Under Exposure Bracketing White Balance Gray Card BDE Open Shade Lighting Ratio Short Light Broad Light 2/3 view of the face Profile View |