Reflections

Reflections… For this project you don’t want to capture the image like you normally would, you want to focus on capturing the image in a reflection. This can be done by shooting any type of reflective surface and focusing on your subject not the reflective surface. This will usually throw the reflective surface out of focus and your subject in focus.  If you focus on the surface then that is all you will capture. So what types of reflective surfaces are you looking for?  Water, puddles, shiny glass buildings, mirrors, a side or rear view mirror, glass windows, metallic items,  etc… anything that you see a reflection in will work.

http://2lilowls.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Reflections-project.jpg

Over the next week, make 20-30 images using the ideas presented here for working with reflection and choose one image to share with us. Carefully consider how the use of reflection adds to the image. How does it impact the viewer’s experience of the final image? How does the reflection influence the way the picture feels? Look long and hard to find interesting and unusual reflections! 

http://photo.net/advancing-photography-project/reflections/

Projects Due for January - Critique Your Best Today

Here are the projects that should be complete and uploaded for this month:

• Rainy day - January 7
• Shadows and Light - January 15
• Cubist Portrait - January 15
• Snowy day - January 19
• Photo Ethics - January 26

To prep for our In-Class discussion write a critique of BOTH your favorite photo of the month plus one of your classmates.
These should be in-depth and cover all aspects of the Critique Guide.

I have noticed that many of you are missing at least one  project. You need to make these up before next class.

Photography Ethics

What is ethical when taking pictures? How much can we alter a picture and still call it true photography?

Here is a statement of Photography Ethics from a website. Read over it. You will refer to these policies in your answers.

you may wish to consider these five general ethical principles in developing policies for best practices in development photography:

1. Autonomy - In what way can I show respect for a person's right to decline or consent to photography? How do I handle informed consent?
2. Non-Maleficence (Do No Harm) - Am I creating and using photos in a manner that will do no harm to persons appearing in photos?
3. Beneficence (Do Good) - What is my intention or purpose for taking this photo? How can I use a photo to promote a good cause while ensuring that I do no harm to individuals in photos?
4. Fidelity - Am I using photos in a context that fairly represents the real situation, subject identity, or physical location of the image? What steps am I taking to properly credit the photographer?
5. Justice - Am I photographing people and communities with the same respect I would show to neighbors and strangers in my home country?

Now look at this site. Find 3 examples that make an impression on you.

http://www.alteredimagesbdc.org

In a brief paragraph for each picture., explain why the pictures are not 'Ethical". 

Continue Work in Progress - Cubism - Shadows and Light

Continue your work on the Cubist portrait.
Downlaod and Work on your Shadows and light project.

We'll have a critique on all of your work in progress next Wednesday.

Photoshop - Cubist Portrait

Today we will begin working on the Cubist Portrait.

First - Conduct research - What are the primary characteristics of cubism?

Second - Find Examples of Cubist portraiture, come up with ideas for creating your portrait.

Third - Take pictures of your subject from a variety of perspectives

Fourth - Create an 11x11 300 dpi file in photoshop

Fifth - Use Selection Tools, Transform Tools, Layers, and Filters to develop your portrait.

Sixth - Continue to refine your artwork, we will discuss your progress as you work

In Class Assignment - Capture The Rainy day

Go outside and capture the essesnce of a cold, wet, winter morning. 

Set your camera to manual and write down the ISO, Aperture, and Shutter Speed.

Think about underexposing the image to make it seem darker.

Use levels to increaseor decrease the contrast of the picture

Think about landscapes as well as close - ups.

All pictures should be in Black and White.

Exposure and Camera Basics - A Brief review

Exposure Guide dot com
http://www.exposureguide.com/exposure.htm

Exposure Basics form Nikon
http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Learn-And-Explore/Article/fue0dnl6/a-basic-look-at-the-basics-of-exposure.html

Assignment 1 - Shadows and Light - Due Friday, January 15

Out of Class Assignment: Shadows and Light
Take a series of images (post 5 to your blog for the critique) where shadows and light make interesting patterns and shapes. Capture these effects using either natural or artificial light sources. Look for details, unusual angles, and the interplay of the shadows with the elements in the environment.The Images should be in Black and White. I will give a review in class on how to do this

Due Friday, January 15.

take a look ta these photos for inspiration.

http://www.freephotoresources.com/great-examples-of-the-use-of-light-and-shadow/

http://02varvara.wordpress.com/2008/04/12/7th-moscow-photo-biennale/

Welcome to Photo 2!

Welcome to class! Prepare yourself to be challenged!  Photo 1 was safe and easy for most of you, but now it's time to seriously explore your creative and expressive side.
The expectations are significantly higher this time.
First we'll go over the syllabus and projects for the semester, and then we'll each set up a blog. After you create your blog send the address to me at johncazort@ga.ozark.k12.mo.us.
Also, please review the syllabus with your parent or guardian and ask them to send me an email confirmation that you have read it.

NEXT CLASS: Bring your camera plus items that you would like to include in a Still Life composition.