Commercial and Advanced Commercial Photography

REFLECTIONS

It is time once again for the Reflections program! This is a great opportunity for students to be recognized for their artistic talent and a way to build their high school resume. Last year we had over 100 entries!

Started in 1969 by the National PTA, Reflections encourages students to express themselves by giving positive recognition for their artistic efforts. Students create and submit works of art in six categories: dance choreography, film production, literature, musical composition, photography, and visual arts. Each year there is a different theme. This year's theme is "What is your story?"

Entry forms are available in the Library or the Kennel. Deadline for entry submission is Wednesday, October 19th.

Entry forms and general information are also here.

Bowie has talent...let's see it!

Advanced Commercial Photography

Take a picture in the studio demonstrating Split, Broad, Rembrandt, Loop and Butterfly (all with fill also) so 10 images total...due next Tuesday (Sept 27th)  by the end of class.

http://www.techradar.com/how-to/photography-video-capture/cameras/free-portrait-lighting-guide-24-essential-studio-lighting-set-ups-1320941

Commercial Photography

Continuous shooting with a self timer

http://support-th.canon-asia.com/contents/TH/EN/8201007200.html

Commercial Photography- Composition

Composition- DUE Friday September 16th

Formal Assignment:

Create 2 sets of photographs demonstrating each of the following compositional elements. Shoot the first set of images at any distance to subject. (Total of 10 images)

Shoot a second set of images; these can be completely different subject matter. Set your lens to manual focus. Move in as close to your subject as your lens will allow while retaining a sharp focus, then move towards and away from subject slightly and select the final focus area to get a closer-up image. Remember to keep important subject areas in focus and shoot a second set of composition examples. (Total of 10 images)

1.        Rule of thirds

2.        Leading line/Perspective/Diagonal lines

3.        Vertical lines

4.        S-curves

5.        Balance (both symmetrical and asymmetrical)

6.        Light as the subject (do not include the light source, but rather the effects of this light)

7.        Contrast of content (visual or cognitive tension)

8.        Circular composition

9.        Rhythm

1.     Frame in a frame

Strive to create interesting photographs. Compose these images carefully, paying close attention to camera angle, distance, and lighting. Simplify your designs when possible, and be sure watch the edges of the frame…  [total of 20 images]

Submit…

Submit all 20 photos on your blog before class 

Grading…will be based on following all directions and on the “5 C’s” of good photography – Color, Contrast, Composition, Content, and Credibility. 

Advanced Commercial Photography

Assignment 2: Reflectors 

Research the proper use of reflectors:

https://photographylife.com/how-to-use-a-reflector

You will need to produce 5 images in artificial light using a reflector and 5 images in natural light using reflectors. 10 portraits total

Each portrait image needs to have a different background/location/pose but may use the same person. 

Submit photos on your blog BEFORE CLASS on September 16th, we will critique that day. 

Commercial Photography Assignment 2:

Basic Exposure

Equipment:                                                                                                                                        

Camera, tripod                    

Formal Assignment:

The Basic Exposure Constant (BEC), is an exposure calculation system based on analyzing the sun and shadow conditions. It is a method for measuring light without an electronic meter.

Shoot outside during daylight hours as this system is less reliable at dawn or sunset.

Using a tripod, compose interesting images in 4 different lighting conditions (see BEC hand out for categories).

For each of the four lighting conditions, make four exposures in the following order…

1.       Using the starting BEC settings

2.       Equivalent exposure #1 (1-stop wider aperture with 1-stop faster shutter)

3.       Equivalent exposure #2 (1-stop smaller aperture with 1 stop slower shutter)

4.       According to your camera meter

[total of 16 images]

Record the exposure info on the accompanying Exposure Tracking Sheet.

Remember to use a tripod so that the camera remains stationary for each group of photos. Framing should be identical for each series.

To use the BEC effectively remember to:

1. Select an appropriate ISO to the brightness of the lighting condition, then keep the same ISO throughout the entire suite of 4 images. You may change ISO’s for each of the various lighting conditions.’

2. Set the shutter speed to be the reciprocal of the ISO.

3. Select the f/stop based on the lighting as described on the BEC chart.

Submit…

16-Jpeg images representing 4 different lighting situations. Select these 16 images and place on your blog.

DUE DATE: September 9th

Advanced Commercial Photography

Assignment 1: Documentary Portraiture

•Client: Magazine of your choosing

•Assignment:  10 Digital Image Finals \ 200 Roughs

•Criteria: After speaking to your subject, decide what magazine a series of portraits would be featured in.  Choose a magazine that fits with their interests.  These are documentary portraits, the photos need to tell about the subject without words.

•Requests: You need to get to know your subject well. It should not look like you took the photos at one session or over one day.  Do not make the photos boring!  You need to find and express what is interesting about your subject. Finding what it is and how to make in exciting in photos is the challenge of the assignment.

•Cover Shot Studio Portraits – Create 4 finals \ 100 roughs as extra images shot in the studio for cover options of the magazine.  Make sure the look fits the theme of your other photos.  Variety is key for cover photo.

•Critique: Thursday September 9th, submit final photos on your blog BEFORE CLASS.