November | photo-class

NOVEMBER

Double Exposure -- Delving into Photoshop and an "Exhibit"

PHLearn produced a seven-part tutorial about creating "double exposures" in Photoshop. The instructor is both knowledgeable and thorough in his presentation. Some of the procedures you know well; on others, he offers good practices and explanations.

There are seven tutorials... none of them too long. To strengthen your understanding, thought process on the topic, and ability, I want you to do all seven exercise. Some are much less demanding than other, and thus their point values as assignments will vary.

(T1 = 10 pts, T2 = 10 pts, T3 = 10 pts, T4 = 15 pts, T5 = 15 pts, T6 = 20 pts, and T7 = 15 pts). All tutorials are due by November14th; they will be submitted to the Photo folder rather than on your site.

You will then create four of your own double exposure images. This is the formatting for each image: 13" (w) x 16"(h) at 300 ppi. There is a final document template for the project that you should use; it is in the Photo folder on the network. Specifically, the document is 56" x 20", the main title is 125 pt Roboto Bold, each picture title is 60 pt Roboto Light, and you'll need your signature to go on the print. We will print these and display them for the world to see! I want to print and hang them

Due: Friday, December 5th, 4 Double Exposures formatted in the template.

Assignment 1: "Perspective Exploration" Objective: Explore the concept of perspective in photography to create visually compelling images.

Instructions:

Experiment with different angles and viewpoints to capture a subject from unique perspectives.
Utilize wide-angle, normal, and telephoto lenses to showcase how focal length affects perspective.
Pay attention to foreground and background elements to create depth and interest in your compositions.

Assignment 2: "Light and Shadow Play" Objective: Understand the impact of light and shadow on photographic compositions.

Instructions:

Choose a subject or scene with interesting light and shadow interplay.
Experiment with different times of the day to observe how natural light changes the mood of your photographs.
Experiment with artificial lighting sources or reflections to create dramatic shadows or highlights.

Assignment 3: "Portrait Emotion" Objective: Capture and convey emotions through portrait photography.

Instructions:

Choose a subject and work on capturing genuine emotions, such as joy, sadness, excitement, or contemplation.
Experiment with different lighting setups to enhance the mood of your portraits.
Pay attention to composition and framing to emphasize the emotional impact of the image.

Assignment 4: "Storytelling Through Still Life" Objective: Develop the skill of telling a story through carefully arranged still life compositions.

Instructions:

Select objects that hold personal or symbolic meaning to you.
Arrange the objects in a way that tells a narrative or conveys a specific mood or theme.
Use lighting, composition, and focus to enhance the storytelling aspect of your still life images.

Assignment 5: "Motion Capture" Objective: Explore the techniques of capturing motion in a photograph.

Instructions:

Experiment with different shutter speeds to freeze or intentionally blur motion.
Choose a dynamic subject or activity that showcases movement, such as sports, dance, or daily life in a bustling environment.
Pay attention to composition to convey a sense of energy and movement.

Assignment 6: "Environmental Portraiture" Objective: Combine portrait photography with environmental elements to create a comprehensive visual narrative.

Instructions:

Choose a subject and photograph them in a context that reflects their personality, profession, or lifestyle.
Consider the surroundings, incorporating elements that provide insight into the subject's life.
Pay attention to the relationship between the subject and their environment to create a compelling and meaningful portrait.