One Light: Studio Shot

Your task is to get your hands wet in the photo studio. A simple task to begin... use a single strobe to light a

human subject. Perhaps a soft box to create pleasant shadow. You will have 30 minutes to complete your task.

Move the light. Use a bounce panel, perhaps. Shoot RAW. Work to get proper exposure. Ask questions when

you run into difficulties. I will post a schedule of studio times so you can be prepared for the your time. When

you submit your photo, please post one with just some simple editing from Lightroom. Post a second version

of the photo where you have taken into Photoshop and performed some "perfecting" of the subject.

DUE DATE: Friday, October 20th; 2 Photos

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A Different Point of View

Shoot an image multiple times, from different perspectives and distances.

Next to each other… One image with three or four on the canvas. They should relate… three or four views.Three or four  views of a portrait. Three or four views of a product. Three or four views of a specific location.They do not have to be wildly diverse shots, they can be similar but different. A portrait with a smile, a grin and a serious… but they MUST work together. Don’t have to change outfits or wardrobe, don’t have to run all over to different locations… make the images feel the same, and look the same – just three or four different views.

 

DUE DATE: Thursday, October 13th ;1 Image, 4 photos

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2040

Huh? I'll leave it up to your own interpretation.

DUE DATE: Thursday, October 4th;1 Image

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Swiftly

Another one-word prompt.

DUE DATE: Friday, October 13th;1 Image

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Photo Emulation: A First Attempt

Select ye ol photographer of choice.  There are many out out there.  Pick a favorite photo of from that photographer, and replicate the very best that you can.

DUE DATE: Friday, October 27th; 2 Photos -- the original and yours.

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Framing

One of the easiest ways to take a creative photograph is to compose your subject with a frame around it. A photographic frame is an object that acts as a border or frame for your subject. The frame directs the viewer's attention to a particular subject or point of interest within the photograph. Frames also create perspective and show depth.

In this photograph of Yosemite's Half Dome, the photographer could have stepped aside and eliminated the tree from my photograph. Instead, he chose to use the tree as a frame around the outside edges of the photograph, bringing the subject of Half Dome into more prominence.

 

Here are some tips for framing your photographs:

Creatively think of objects to use as a frame. Some examples include branches, windows, tunnels, doorways, and archways. Anything that lets you look through one thing at another thing will make a good frame.

Use an interesting frame for your photograph. If possible use a symbolic object for framing your subject, something that has a meaning in relation to the subject

Consider the depth of field when working with a frame as a foreground object. Since you have a foreground object (the frame) and a background object (the subject) you can choose your depth of field. Do you want your foreground to be in focus? If so, then use a small aperture to keep the frame and subject in focus. Conversely, if you want only the subject in focus, use a large aperture.

Keep the camera's focusing and lighting sensors on the main subject. If possible, use a foreground frame that is a darker object than the background. Expose for the subject in the background and let the frame darken.

Emphasize your subject. All framing directs the viewer's attention to the subject, but you do not need to always go tightly into the frame. You can leave the subject framed but still leave other objects around the edges of the photograph. In this photograph, the frame is a window, but you can still see the cannon around the edges of the photograph.
 

DUE DATE: Friday, October 20th; 2 pictures

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Three Feet To The Left

Another one-word prompt.

DUE DATE: Friday, October 13th, 1 Photo

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Vertical Lines

Vertical lines have the ability to convey a variety of different moods in a photograph ranging from power and strength (think of skyscrapers) to growth (think of trees).As horizontal lines can be accentuated by shooting in horizontal format vertical lines can be used very effectively by swapping the way you hold your camera into a vertical framing. This lengthens the vertical subject further which can emphasize it’s height.The other option is to break this rule and frame your vertical subject horizontally which will give it the sense that your image can’t contain it (quite effective if the vertical lines are very strong).Once again it’s important to attempt to keep your vertical lines as much in line with the sides of your image as possible. This is not always possible if you’re shooting looking up an image as the subject will taper off towards the top – but attempt to keep it’s center as straight as possible and you should be ok.Keep in mind the Rule of Thirds when you have strong vertical lines in a photograph. Placing a line directly in the middle of a shot will effectively cut your image in half. This can be used with dramatic impact but also can leave your image looking segmented.Keep an eye out for vertical lines that are repeated in patterns in your images as they can be used to great impact – particularly if they are contrasted with other shapes and lines going in different directions.

 

DUE DATE: Thursday, October 20th, 2 Photos.

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Ripples

Another one-word prompt.

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DUE DATE: Friday, October 27th, 1 Photo

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Two Light Studio Shots

Building on the one light exercise, let's add a second light.  Start with the same set up with a key light and a bounce panel for fill, then add a strip light opposite of the key light to create definition and highlights. Next, shoot a bare bulb directly behind the model.  Finally, carefully place a light on a "C" stand and position the light above the subject.  Experiment a bit here and submit two of these shots. BE SURE TO USE SANDBAGS WITH THE "C" STANDS. You break it, you buy it.

 

DUE DATE: Friday, November 3rd, 2 Photos

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Autumn

Shoot a series of photographs that represent the season of fall/autumn... at least to you.  Look for something refreshing and interesting.  Submit at least five pictures. Using those pictures and perhaps more, use Photoshop to create a "fall" collage.  You are welcome to use text and other graphic design elements for your piece.

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DUE DATE: Thursday, November 3rd; at least 6 Photos, 1 Image

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Colorama

Time to experiment with the color gels and light modifiers. Combine colors, wash the white wall with color, whatever. Simply play and have fun.

 

DUE DATE: Friday, November 3rd, 3 Photos