Inspiration/Idea

Thought this looked pretty fun to try!

https://vimeo.com/58310109?ref=em-share

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

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

http://www.diyphotography.net/25-ways-to-jump-start-photography-inspiration/

http://blogs.photopreneur.com/60-sources-of-inspiration-for-photography

http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/40-fresh-creative-and-inspiring-photographs/

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

5th SIX WEEKS

Advanced Commercial Photography

Funky Fashion Shoot--MAJOR Due March 3rd **Group Assignment**
Projector Shoot--MINOR Due March 10th
Changing the background--MINOR Due March 21st
Lightbox Product Shoot--MAJOR Due March 24th
Open Macro Shoot--MINOR Due March 31st
Free Shoot--MAJOR Due April 4th

Commercial Photography

Open Lightbox--MINOR Due March 1st
Austin Photos--MAJOR Due March 3rd
Projector Shoot--MINOR Due March 10th
Open Studio Shoot--MAJOR Due March 31st **Group Assignment**see list below
Free Shoot--MAJOR Due April 4th
Event Shoot--MINOR Due April 4th

4th Period Groups

1. Madison, Alyssa, Kaiya and Rachel
2. Cara, Magnus, Joe and Alexa
3. Both Bellas, Leslie, and Sway
4. Julia, Olivia and Luisa

8th Period Groups

1. Sarah, Oliver and Kelsey
2. Mia, Mauricio, Abby, and Lauryn
3. April, Ben and Marissa
4. Lynsey, Ellie and Ryan

Advanced Commercial Photo--Open Lightbox Assignment

Here is the inspiration for your assignment next week:

There are lots of options for things to be placed on the box for this, initially I am thinking:

Cut up fruit arranged to look like stained glass

Dried flowers

Colored gel or tissue paper

Film negatives

Other suggestions welcome, have fun with this!!

Everyone will produce 3 images, edit them in Lightroom and post them on your blog next week. 

Commercial Photography: Studio Lighting

Today we will be shooting in the studio!! I will go over how to set up the lights and then let you all take a turn practicing taking pictures for your next assignment.

You will need to turn an example of each of the following using studio lights and a second set using fill lights (10 photos total):

1) Rembrandt
2) Butterfly
3) Split
4) Loop
5) Broad

Here are a couple of websites to give you an idea

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

http://digital-photography-school.com/6-portrait-lighting-patterns-every-photographer-should-know/

Advanced Commercial Photography

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