Commercial Photography

Tales of Light Paper

Write a 2 page, double spaced paper for the Tales of Light series.

Please include the following:

Was there a photographer you really liked? Why or why not?
What was your favorite(s) location/event photographed? Explain.
Did you learn anything from the photographers? If so, what?
Was here anything that surprised you from the episodes? New information?

Any additional information you would like to include?

Advanced Commercial Photography

Tales of Light Papers (Yes you have TWO of them)

Write a 1.5-2 page paper double spaced for episodes 1-3 & another one for episodes 4-6.

Please include the following:

Was there a photographer you really liked? Why or why not?
What was your favorite(s) location/event photographed? Explain.
Did you learn anything from the photographers? If so, what?
Was here anything that surprised you from the episodes? New information?

Any additional information you would like to include?

Commercial Photography

Into to Long Exposures

We will do more night photgraphy next semester so this will just start to give you an idea of how to do long exposures if you have not done one before.

YOU WILL NEED A TRIPOD OR STEADY SURFACE!

Post 3 images, they can be of anything you want. Post your settings above each image (including how long of exposure you did)

The link below will give you some jumping off points and pointers to get you started.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f21MwF8icmM

Commercial Photography

Holiday Prompt Shoot

Produce one image each using the following words for inspiration:

Merry
Light
Cold
Together
Bright
Color

Commercial Photography

Landscape Assignment

Produce 6 landscape images that emphasize lighting to convey a sense of place and mood. Although you may include people and man-made structures in your photos, do not allow these elements to become the main subjects of your photographs.

Make lots of exposures at each location. Experiment with depth of field, angle of view, focal length, etc. so as to get several variations from which to choose. Your photos should be designed to convey the spatial qualities of the location, so there will be no need to shoot details or close-ups.

It is recommended that you scout each location first, taking notes on the desired lighting and time of the day best for that location. Then, head out early the next day to set up and wait for hat light to paint your scene.

Advanced Commercial Photography

Harris Shutter Effect:
You will be turning in one completed image (more if you would like to)
Please come see me if you have any questions

https://expertphotography.com/how-to-the-harris-shutter-effect/

Commercial Photography

http://msrolfe.com/bowie-lit-society/

This will go on the 3rd 6 weeks grading period:

Odyssey General Submission Guidelines

for art, photography and cover designs

Artists are limited to 3 submissions at any one time. Any combination of photography or artwork cannot total more than three submissions.

Guidelines:

·       High resolution JPEGs only (if you need someone to scan your work, let us know and we can help)

·       Full color or black and white

·       The magazine will most likely be printed 5.5 x 8.5 please keep this in mind when submitting your work

Cover Design Guidelines:

·       designs should be 5.5 x 8.5

·       full color only

·       should incorporate the title “Odyssey” and must include Bowie High School somewhere in the design

·       We will vote as a staff and choose the best design for the cover!

How to Submit: Email all submissions to:

·       bowielitsociety@gmail.com with the following in the subject line Your Name & Literary Magazine Artwork Submission

·       Artwork should be attached as a JPEG

Deadline is November 30^th for cover designs!

December 15^th for all other artwork

Advanced Commercial Photography

Post one leave behind (front and back) and one business card (front and back) on your blog

LEAVE BEHIND: https://designshack.net/articles/freelancing/the-importance-of-a-leave-behind-for-clients-top-tips-advice/




BUSINESS CARDS: http://content.photojojo.com/photo-technique/tips/12-awesome-photography-business-card-ideas/

Depth of Field with Books

Commercial Photo Job Summary –

Formal Assignment (Major Grade)

Depth of Field

Equipment                                                                                                                                         

Camera, tripod (or a stable setting), self-timer or remote control (optional)

Formal Assignment:

Create a still-life composition of 3 objects placed on the pages of an open book, choose your objects and book with intention so that the objects somehow relate to the text in the book. Think creatively. This will configure in your grade.

                 

·       Arrange the objects at varying distances from the camera.

·       Using a tripod and a normal focal length lens (about 40 mm), frame you image to get a tight composition with little or no background.

·       Make sure you can see some of the text in the composition

·       Light the still-life using window or artificial light; either way, use reflector cards to add fill light into the shadow areas.

·       Use manual focus

1.     Focusing consistently on the front object, make 3 correct exposures adjusting the f/stop from widest to middle to smallest. [total of 3 exposures]

2.     Focusing consistently on the middle object, make 3 correct exposures adjusting the f/stop from widest to middle to smallest. [total of 3 exposures]

3.     Focusing consistently on the far object, make 3 correct exposures adjusting the f/stop from widest to middle to smallest. [total of 3 exposures]

Advanced Commercial Photography

Create a website on WIX.COM

I will go over more details with you on Tuesday and Thursday but if you would like to get started on it before then, use that website. Consider what you did and did not like from the website reviews when creating your website.

Whatever your URL and Website name is, make sure it ties to YOU and is something unique! Once you create this, it will be used for everything else you do for your photography business such as business cards, leave behinds, etc.

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                                                              GHOSTLY IMAGE

Create a "ghostly" image using one of the following techniques or if you have an idea of your own, you may do that. The final image MUST have a "ghostly" theme. Have fun and be creative!!! If you are having trouble with ideas, Google is a great place to start, I have included some examples.

Set the theme to black and white. Shoot a creepy location with a dramatic still effect. Then capture a portrait of a classmate (best to use the white back drop in class). You should have 2 images, one of the setting and one of the person.

Open both images in Photoshop, using your creepy setting as one layer and the portrait as another layer. 

Remove the portrait photo from its background in Photoshop using the magnetic lasso, set it as a new layer in the background and adjust its opacity. Then use the blur effect to create the ghostly effect that you wanted to achieve.

**The sub has my Photoshop book if you have any trouble with these tools, or you can look up tutorials online.

You may also try a long exposure for a "ghostly" image, although you will need to have little to no light so your image is not over exposed. Pick your setting and open your shutter while in "bulb" and have someone move in/out of the frame with the shutter still open. 

The blur techniques that you used in your motion assignment are other techniques you could use to create a "ghostly" image.

Have a safe and fun Halloween photographers! 

-Coach Henry

Commercial Photography

HALLOWEEN THEME SHOOT!!

Post a photo (edited in LIGHTROOM, shot in RAW) representing each of the following words:

1) Enchanted
2) Ghoulish
3) Chilling
4) Eerie
5) Ominous
6) Undead
7) Strange
8) **Your choice, must be Halloween related

Title each photo with the word used.

Advanced Commercial Photography

12 Website Reviews DUE October 11th

Should include:

• Name and location of photographer
• URL
• 3 things you like about their site, 3 things you do not like
• How many tabs/drop downs are on the site?
• How many photos are in their portfolio?

Commercial Photography-Lightroom Tutorial

Begin by watching the following YouTube video (I will play it on the overhead during class) but here is the link in case you want to look back on it later...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bECi0ZQAB34

Plug in your hard drive and open Lightroom the way we discussed, if you need help doing this please come see me! Be sure to check you have opened the correct catalog!

Edit 2 of your existing photos using Lightroom and some of the basic techniques you learned in the tutorial. Post your before AND after picture, you should have 4 total images. You will have time to work on this during class today and the next class period. It is due by Friday October 7th.

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.

Commercial Photography Assignment 1: Style

Pick a photographer that you admire, they can be well known or someone local. Research the photographer you have chosen and write a 2-3 page paper (double spaced, 12pt Times New Roman or Courier New font). The paper should include the background of the photographer, their style and why you chose them. Submit the paper via Google Drive to Coach Dobrzenski

You will also need to choose 3 of their photos to recreate. Submit all 6 photos on your blog.

Due: September 2nd

Commercial & Advanced Commercial Photography 2016-17

Hello and welcome to Bowie Photography!!

This year we will be using blogger to publish and post all of our assignments on the internet.
To accomplish this we have to set up an account: Please follow the instructions carefully. Its important that you do each step correctly and that you remember all the vital information so you can get back to it later. For those of you who have already established a blog in Photoj, please make sure you can access it, and send me an email as described at the bottom. You may also want to rename your blog to something else, you cannot change the URL, but you can change the name. Another thing you might want to do is to revert all of your current posts to drafts, so they are not visible anymore except to you.

Here's how:
What you will need
· Internet access
· An Email account

First – Create a Blogger account
Open Safari - you can use Mozilla Firefox, but sometimes the interface between the Macintosh computers and Firefox can cause problems. Safari is the native internet browser for Macintosh, so its the one I recommend.
· Go to  http://www.blogger.com/
· Click on the orange "Sign Up" box at the top right of your screen - if you have a gmail - this will be really easy because blogger is a gmail product.

In “Step One”
· Enter your email address
· Enter a password and WRITE IT DOWN
· Enter a display name – Do NOT use your full real name. To be safe, we will keep our blogs semi-anonymous - I recommend you do something like Firstname_lastinitial_blog, or something similar. No one can see this unless you leave your computer logged in on accident, but lets be safe.
· Enter the word verification
· Click on the “accept terms box, and hit continue·
· If there are any problems, they will show up in red.
Fix the problems

In “Step Two”
· In the blog title box, enter “first name’s Commercial (or Advanced Commercial) Photography Blog” (Ex Michael’s Commercial Photography Blog) - this is what will show up at the top of your blog - My blog is called Bowie Commercial & Advanced Commercial Photography.
· In the (URL) box, enter the same thing as the title, but with no spaces or apostrophe (Ex: michaelsjournalismblog) - this URL can be seen by anyone, so please keep it school appropriate.
· Hit “Check Availability”
· If it is available, hit continue. If it is not, select one of the suggestions, and then hit continue.
· Select a template and hit continue·

You did it!

If you are new to this program, you will need to practice making your first blog post, here's how:

Hit “Start Posting”
Type “Welcome to my blog” in the post subject line, and hit “Publish Now”
Click on “View Blog” to see the results.

Select and copy the web address (URL) of your new blog (ex: michaelsjournalismblog.blogspot.com)

Open your email - either gmail directly from blogger, or open the one you use (i.e. yahoo or hotmail)

Send an email with the following info to:

bowie.comm.photo@gmail.com

Subject : My blog
Full Name: ____
Paste URL here: ______
User Name: ________
Password: _______

Photo Inspiration: Week Three

Commercial Photography and Advanced Commercial Photography

Silhouettes

If the sky lacks punch, change the white balance setting to Cloudy or Shade – either in-camera or later when you‘re converting your RAW files.

Crisp, clear days are often followed by dusk skies ablaze with color. To make the most of this richness, look for a clearly defined subject to place in front of it.

Take a meter reading from an area of the sky that‘s not too bright or dark, lock the exposure in and recompose to include the subject. It‘ll be rendered as a silhouette against a saturated sky.

Don‘t worry about clipped shadows on the exposure histogram – you don‘t want to record detail in the subject.

  

Photography Inspiration: Week Two

Commercial Photography

http://www.digitalcameraworld.com/2016/04/09/how-to-shoot-a-point-of-view-image/

Read the above article and post 3 photos using the minimalist style during the week of April 25-29.

Advanced Commercial Photography

http://www.digitalcameraworld.com/2016/04/20/how-to-shoot-the-wrong-way-through-a-camera/

Read the above article and post 3 photos during the week of April 25-29.

Paper: Written Assignment

DUE MAY 13-ALL CLASSES

Write a well written, 1.5-3 page essay about the different types of paper we will be using for the print show this semester and why you chose the paper you did for your photos.

We are using MOAB by Legion Paper:

• Slickrock Metallic Pearl 260
• Lasal Exhibition Luster 300
• Lasal Dual Semigloss 330

Photography Inspiration: Week One

Commercial Photography

http://www.digitalcameraworld.com/2015/12/22/master-the-art-of-minimalist-photography/

Read the above article and post 3 photos using the minimalist style during the week of April 18-22.

Advanced Commercial Photography

http://www.digitalcameraworld.com/2015/09/12/how-to-shoot-in-camera-multiple-exposure-portraits/

*if your camera does not have this function, the same technique can be created in Photoshop

Read the above article and post 3 photos during the week of April 18-22.

http://expertphotography.com/4-steps-to-mastering-creative-night-photography/

http://www.digitalcameraworld.com/2016/01/22/night-photography-tips-9-essential-steps-for-beginners-2/

Portrait Inspiration

Look at the photos posted in this article and choose 2 photographers to read about. Create a bullet list of notes, you will be telling about the 2 photographers next week!


http://petapixel.com/2015/02/12/portraits-famous-photographers-iconic-photographs/

http://photo.net/learn/portraits/

Pose Assignment

http://jennifermoss.com/the-pose/