Tuesday, April 11, 2017

6th 6 Weeks

Advanced Commercial Photography

We will be doing things a little differently this 6 weeks, you will be creating your assignments! I really want you to take advantage of this opportunity to complete assignments that you have always wanted to try. Check out the websites below (or any other inspirations you have found elsewhere) and figure out your game plan. Here are the due dates for MAJOR AND MINOR grades.

MINOR GRADE: Assignment Plans Due April 19

List out all of your assignment plans (there should be 3) for the 6 weeks in a blog post. I want to know what inspired you, where you will be taking the photos, who your models will be, what equipment you will need, etc.

MAJOR GRADE: Assignment # 1 Due April 27

Be sure to title this assignment on your Assignment Plans blog post.


MINOR GRADE: Picking your Images Due April 28

Post the 3 images you intend to print for the print show. I want to know what category they will be entered in, what type of paper you will use and why you chose that image.

MAJOR GRADE: Assignment #2 Due May 11

Be sure to title this assignment on your Assignment Plans blog post.

MINOR GRADE: Photographer Essay Due May 16th

Pick a photographer that you felt inspired by this 6 weeks and write a 1.5-2 page essay about that photographer and why they inspired you. Include 3-5 images from the photographer as well.

MAJOR GRADE: Assignment # 3 Due May 19th

Monday, April 10, 2017

6th 6 Weeks

Commercial Photography

I suggest you work ahead of schedule, remember you will be working on your print show images at the same time and that will take more time than you think!!

MINOR GRADE: Open Studio Shoot Plan Due April 13th

Post 3 inspirational photos for your next open studio shoot! What day will you be shooting? Who is your model? What do you need to bring to pull this off?

MINOR GRADE: Minimalist Photography Due April 19

Post 5 photos using a minimalist style

https://photography.tutsplus.com/articles/a-10-step-guide-to-superb-minimalist-photography--photo-4487

MINOR GRADE: Picking your Images Due April 28

Post the 3 images you intend to print for the print show. I want to know what category they will be entered in, what type of paper you will use and why you chose that image.

MAJOR GRADE: Open Studio Shoot Due May 5th

You may do this shoot alone or you may work in groups, it is totally up to you! Please post a minimum of 5 images from your shoot, be sure to book with me in advance!

MAJOR GRADE: Night Photography Due May 12

You will be submitting 8 photos for this assignment, I want 2 each of the following:

1) Light Trails
2) Painting with Light
3) Moonlight as the only lightsource Full moon April 11 and May 10
4) Creative use of long exposure (steel wool, etc)

http://expertphotography.com/4-steps-to-mastering-creative-night-photography/
https://digital-photography-school.com/tips-for-getting-proper-exposure-for-night-photography/
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/tips-and-solutions/10-essential-tips-night-photography
https://expertphotography.com/steel-wool-photography/

MINOR GRADE: Silhouettes  Due May 12th

Post 3 images using creative silhouettes

 http://improvephotography.com/33518/14-tips-shooting-stunning-silhouettes/

MAJOR GRADE: FREE SHOOT DUE MAY19th