Non Digital Days in the Life Assignment - Due Fri March 7th

You will need:

1) Your disposable camera (it's important to try non digital photography-not being able to see your image immediately after you shoot is a great challenge)
2) Your list  (that you made in class) of events, people, places, hobbies, locations, etc that best describe YOU and your interests
3) Prints after you've taken you've taken your photos
4) A notebook, glue and scissors

The Assignment:
You will:

1) Take the maximum number of photos (27) according to your list
2) Print them all
3) Make a photo journal.
4) For each photo you will write (or type, whatever you prefer) its purpose, and what you were trying to achieve as a photographer
5) Hand in your photo journal journal for a final mark

Due: Fri March 7th

Architecture photography assignment #2

The Elements and Principles of Design review: 

1) Color 

2) Line 

3) Shape 

4) Form 

5) Space 

7) Value 

8) Texture 

9) Pattern 

10) Unity 

11) Rhythm 

12) Contrast 

13) Emphasis 

14) Variety 

15) Proportion 

16) Movement 

Make sure to consider these as you take your photos 

You will take photos of the following: 

1) TWO Residences (1 apartment and 1 house, 2 houses, 2 apartments, etc. Try to capture signs of people living there) 

2) TWO Stores or commercial building spaces (restaurants, etc) 

3) TWO interesting architectural structures 

Sam's great presentation

Andrew Schoeman seems to love to play with light and texture, the pictures above that are all pictures of safari wild life. In the last two picture there is a lot more detail and texture with the light focusing on the subject. While the first picture has a lot more colour.

Andrew Schoeman, while in the middle of his job as a safari guide, found a big box of film by the side of the road that happened to hold the same film that fit into his camera.

He started taking pictures in 2002

In 2010 he won his first reward in London, England . 

All of Jasper Doest’s pictures play a lot with texture and colour, not so much with light. The pictures before all contained vibrant foregrounds and middle grounds focusing on the subject at hand rather than the background of the picture. Jasper made good use of natural shapes and in the picture on the third slide, showed us the symmetry in nature. 

All of Jasper Doest’s pictures play a lot with texture and colour, not so much with light. The pictures before all contained vibrant foregrounds and middle grounds focusing on the subject at hand rather than the background of the picture. Jasper made good use of natural shapes and in the picture on the third slide, showed us the symmetry in nature. 

Photographer research assignment due next Tues (Feb 25)

Choose a photographer from this list (you can also choose Nan Goldin, or Lauren Greendield based on our powerpoint) 

http://portraitinspiration.com/famous-portrait-photographers/

Choices include: 

Eve Arnold 

Richard Avedon 

Cecil Beaton 

Dorothea Lange 

Annie Leibovitz 

Mary Ellen Mark 

Irving Penn 

Herb Ritts 

Write one page explaining: 

The photographer's style 

Their trademark techniques 

Some of their subjects and famous photos 

Why YOU think their work is interesting (give as many examples as you can) 

Halley's Great Presentation on her Rom Photography

This photo was taken by Ettienne Francey, born in 1997 in Switzerland. When he was about nine years old, he beganfilming nature, especially birds. In 2007, at ten, he began to favour nature photography. He and his twin brother Sebastian have
started a photography magazine called Chnature. He takes his photos with a Nikon D7000, 300mm F4 and 150mm F2.8 Sigma.
Late one July evening, near Cousset, Switzerland, Francey noticed 'a little ball' stuck to a stalk of wheat. He managed to capturethe moment before the mouse scurried away in fear of the predator.

I find the photo powerful because of the colour schemes -it's fairly bright, clearly shot in daylight, and it seems to be a verypeaceful, serene, calm, photo. The composition abides to the rule of threes - the mouse is in the third quadrant. The light andmuted, beige colours around the mouse really bring it to our attention. It looks like a moment we were not meant to see - a tinymouse blending into a stalk of wheat. Yet Francey has captured this seemingly unimportant moment with such intricacy andserenity that the viewer can't help but be intrigued. The photo is entitled "Harvest gold".


This photo was taken by Hannes Lochner of South Africa. He was born in Cape town, and from an early age visited almostevery game reserve in Southern Africa with his parents. He developed then a passion for wildlife and after completing hiscompulsory one year service in the armed forces, he spent the next few years studying graphic design at the University of


Stellenbosch. In 2007 he became a full time wildlife photographer.

By repeatedly clicking the shutter of his camera, he enticed a lion cub towards his camera. "All the settings were onmanual," he said of the photographic process, "so I could only hope I had judged the angle and lighting correctly." In this case, itis very clear that he had. The cat's eyes really stand out, and the animal's monotonous colour is a contrast to the blues andpinks of the setting sky. It is easy to detect the alertness and curiosity of the young lion, and the details of his fur creates a veryinteresting texture. The foreground, sandy Saharan plains, is also an interesting sight but doesn't draw any attention away fromthe subject. This photo follows the rule of threes, and the angle of the animal's body draws the viewer's attention to hisinterestingly textured eyes and face. The photo is entitled "Curiousity and the cat".

Portrait Assignment #2

You will complete five portraits for the end of this week (Fri)

1) Picture of a couple (they can be friends)
2) Spontaneous portrait of a person (mid action, mid laugh, etc like Nan Goldin)
3) Portrait using Only Natural Light (Like Greenfield or Goldin)
4) Self Portrait where you significantly alter your appearance (like Cindy Sherman)
5) Portrait where your subjects are not making eye contact (like Greenfield or Goldin)

You will Choose ONE and make a large print of it at 1,2,3
You will write a one paragraph artist statement explaining your choices

Photo collage with prints project

You guys did an amazing job with your collages. Very colorful, well composed, and interesting layouts. Great job!

Halley's still life photos

Halley's name photos

Some of Sam's Still Life and Architecture Photos

Mixed Media Collage Due Tues Feb 18th

You will make prints from your first three assignments from 1,2, 3 Prints across the street from school
You will select photos to make into a collage. You will combine the photos with paint, markers, drawing or one other medium of art
You will cut, paste, frame and do interesting things with composition
You will consider placement and combinations
This is due Tuesday Feb 18th

ROM Field trip to see the WildLife Photography Exhibit Winners of 2013- Due Weds Feb 19th

You will:
Choose TWO photographs by two different photographers
You will analyze why these photos were so powerful technically and in terms of subject matter
You will discuss composition, design, light, color, lines, movement, etc
You will also research the photographers. Where are they from? Did they go to university for photography? (ie what is their educational background as photographers) What is their favorite subject to photograph? (Bonus points if you can find their thoughts or artist statement on your photo/their entry in the competition)
You will present this on Weds Feb 19th

https://www.rom.on.ca/en/exhibitions-galleries/exhibitions/current-exhibitions/wildlife-photographer-of-the-year
http://www.nhm.ac.uk/visit-us/wpy/
http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/wildlife-photographer-of-the-year-2013-winners-1.2159138

First three letters of Qasim's name

#1 name assignment, and #2 grouping assignment

#1 Name Assignment

1) Take photos of objects that form the shape of letters in your name.

2) You will email the first three to Ms Botha (danila@danilabotha.com)

3) Use Movie Maker to create a short movie. Include:

o        A title slide, i.e. My Name, Photo Assignment

o        Transistions between each photo

o        Effects on the photos

o        Credits: i.e. Thanks to ......

o        Music: use the website http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/

4) Make sure that you SAVE MOVIE FILE, to convert your project file, into a completed movie file with the .wmv file format. Submit this .wmv file to your teacher

#2 A Numbered Collection of Things

1) Take 10 pictures that show groupings of objects. You need a photo with: 1 object, 2 objects that are the same, 3 objects that are the same, 4 objects that are the same, 5 objects that are the same, 6 objects that are the same, 7 objects that are the same, 8 objects that are the same, 9 objects that are the same, 10 objects that are the same.

2)Ms Botha will download photos into the HandOut folder.

3) Use Movie Maker to create a short movie. Include:

·                     A title slide, i.e. My Name, Photo Assignment

·                     Transistions between each photo

·                     Effects on the photos

·                     Credits: i.e. Thanks to ......

·                     Music: use the website http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/

Color Theory worksheet

Colour Theory    -   Photo

Name the following…

1)      Primary Colours    _________     ________      __________

2) Secondary Colours _________     _________    __________

 3) Tertiary Colours   _________      __________    _________

                                            _________      __________    _________

4) Fill in the colour wheel below by placing the name of each colour in its appropriate space. Using pencil crayons write the word in its colour (example RED would be written with a red pencil).

    

Complimentary Colours

5) Where are complimentary colours found on the colour wheel? _____________________

6) Name one pair of complimentary colours ____________________________

7) What effect happens when complimentary colors are placed next to each other?

________________________

8) Create this effect in the boxes below using your pencil crayons

 

9) If you wanted to tone down a picture which was too Violet which colour would you use to do this? ___________  .

10) To tone down or neutralize a colour you use its

______________

11) In the boxes below create an analogous colour scheme

 

12) These colours are found ________________________ on the colour wheel.

13) Fill in the following boxes as a Monochromatic scale which moves from a colour’s tints to its shades

Shades                                                          colour                                                         Tints

 

14) Define Accented Neutral ____________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

Top Ten list for taking great photos... including the Rule of Thirds

1

Compose in Thirds

To use the rule of thirds, imagine four lines, two lying horizontally across the image and two vertical creating nine even squares. Some images will look best with the focal point in the center square, but placing the subject off center will often create a more aesthetically composed photograph. When a photograph is composed using the rule of thirds the eyes will wander the frame. A picture composed by the rule of thirds is more interesting and pleasing to the eye.

2

Avoid Camera Shake

Camera shake or blur is something that can plague any photographer and here are some ways to avoid it. First, you need to learn how to hold your camera properly; use both hands, one around the body and one around the lens and hold the camera close to your body for support. Also make sure you are using a shutter speed that matches the lens focal length. So if you’re using a 100mm lens, then your shutter speed should be no lower than 1/100th of a second. Use a tripod or monopod whenever possible. In lieu of this, use a tree or a wall to stabilize the camera.

3

The Sunny 16 Rule

The idea with the Sunny 16 rule is that we can use it to predict how to meter our camera on a sunny outdoor day. So when in that situation, choose an aperture of f/16 and 1/100th of a second shutter speed (provided you are using ISO 100). You should have a sharp image that is neither under or over exposed. This rule is useful if you don’t have a functioning light meter or if your camera doesn’t have an LCD screen to review the image.

4

Use a Polarizing Filter

If you can only buy one filter for your lens, make it a polarizer. This filter helps reduce reflections from water as well as metal and glass; it improves the colors of the sky and foliage, and it will protect your lens too. There’s no reason why you can’t leave it on for all of your photography. The recommended kind of polarizer is circular because these allow your camera to use TTL (through the lens) metering (i.e. Auto exposure).

5

Create a Sense of Depth

When photographing landscapes it really helps to create a sense of depth, in other words, make the viewer feel like they are there. Use a wide-angle lens for a panoramic view and a small aperture of f/16 or smaller to keep the foreground and background sharp. Placing an object or person in the foreground helps give a sense of scale and emphasizes how far away the distance is. Use a tripod if possible, as a small aperture usually requires a slower shutter speed.

6

Use Simple Backgrounds

The simple approach is usually the best in digital photography, and you have to decide what needs to be in the shot, while not including anything that is a distraction. If possible, choose a plain background – in other words, neutral colors and simple patterns. You want the eye to be drawn to the focal point of the image rather than a patch of color or an odd building in the background. This is vital in a shot where the model is placed off center.

7

Don't Use Flash Indoors

Flash can look harsh and unnatural especially for indoor portraits. Therefore, there are various ways you can take an image indoors without resorting to flash. First, push the ISO up – usually ISO 800 to 1600 will make a big difference for the shutter speed you can choose. Use the widest aperture possible – this way more light will reach the sensor and you will have a nice blurred background. Using a tripod or an I.S. (Image Stabilization) lens is also a great way to avoid blur.

8

Choose the Right ISO

The ISO setting determines how sensitive your camera is to light and also how fine the grain of your image. The ISO we choose depends on the situation – when it’s dark we need to push the ISO up to a higher number, say anything from 400 – 3200 as this will make the camera more sensitive to light and then we can avoid blurring. On sunny days we can choose ISO 100 or the Auto setting as we have more light to work with.

9

Pan to Create Motion

If you want to capture a subject in motion, then use the panning technique. To do this, choose a shutter speed around two steps lower than necessary – so for 1/250, we’d choose 1/60. Keep your camera on the subject with your finger half way down on the shutter to lock the focus and when ready, take the photo, remembering to follow them as they move. Use a tripod or monopod if possible to avoid camera shake and get clear movement lines.

10

Experiment with Shutter Speed

Don’t be afraid to play with the shutter speed to create some interesting effects. When taking a night time shot, use a tripod and try shooting with the shutter speed set at 4 seconds. You will see that the movement of the object is captured along with some light trails. If you choose a faster shutter speed of say 1/250th of a second, the trails will not be as long or bright; instead you will freeze the action. This technique works well if you are using a tripod and if you are photographing a moving object.

Portrait Assignment

Portraits and Light

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Motivation

People are possibly the single most interesting subject to photograph. So for this last assignment, you'll be taking all the skills you've learned during the course and taking some portraits. You should think about lighting, backgrounds, depth of field, composition, and color, and you should (tastefully) touch up each photo in Photoshop. By now, many of these skills will come quite naturally to you.

If you find yourself without anyone willing to model for you this week, you can take a self-portrait for any of the requirements, which is an interesting type of photograph, and adds a degree of difficulty.

Similarly to last week, there are also a set of exam-style questions to exercise your understanding of light. This might seem like a lot of work, but we've given you more time than we usually do. This assignment is due Wednesday June 3 at midnight.

Instructions

This week there are five photographic requirements, which are similar to previous weeks, and then some questions on light for you to work through.

Requirements

• Requirement 1: Indoor Traditional Portrait
  Take a portrait of someone using a traditional portait lighting setup as described in lectures (a key light, a fill light, and possibly a background light and accent/rim light). Unless you have some fancy lighting gear of your own, you should take this picture during section.
• Requirement 2: Indoor Natural Light Portrait
  Take a portrait of someone indoors using only non-electric sources of light (a fireplace, candles, the sun, etc). You might want to arrange someone near a window. Think about the light in the same way as for the studio lighting, and comment on how you created a fill light, how you created a key light, etc.
• Requirement 3: Outdoor Available Light Portrait
  Take a portrait of someone outdoors under available lighting only. Comment on what serves as the fill light and key light. If you like, you can also make this one a candid shot, in which the subject is not aware you're taking a photo (or at least appears to not be aware).
• Requirement 4: Flash + Ambient
  Take a portrait which uses a combination of your camera's flash and ambient illumination. Again, comment on what serves as the key light and what serves as the fill light. Remember, you need not point the flash right at the subject - with a small hand-held mirror or white card you can bounce any camera's flash elsewhere.
• Requirement 5: Non-photorealistic Combination
  This requirement is unrelated to portraiture, but we thought it would be fun to do while you're learning about image editing in lectures. Use a combination of photographs to create a single non-photorealistic image in Photoshop. You must use multiple photographs of different subjects (or the same subject from multiple points of view) as source images, and the result must look nonrealistic.

Welcome to Photography 10!

We will be learning how to take portraits, how to take photos of architecture and landscapes and  how to get comfortable with digital cameras. We will also be learning how to use the elements and principles of design, all the rules of composition, and more.
We will be posting our top five photos from each assignment here, and sometimes making prints for our classroom walls.
Looking so forward to working with you guys!