Assignment: Photograph one story, thinking about nuance and how each image will lead into the next. You will be passing in 6-8 images that work together. You can choose a story that we know very well—one that has been told over and over again—or make up your own story. Narrative can be really fun and should make your audience think about what is happening in the series of images. Steps: • Start by choosing a story, this is the basis of the entire project so the story is going to lead you into what you are photographing • Think small, maybe it's just a conversation between two people, or making several scenes from a movie or book or song • Remember that this is a series, and although each image should be strong enough on it own it is really in the combination of imagery that the story will come alive  Gregg Segal :: from the "7 Days of Garbage" project Have you ever heard the statement "one man's trash is another man's treasure?" Artists are constantly seeing the beautiful aspects of items, places, people, and objects that other people find ugly, rundown, and even gross. In this project you are going to focus on finding trash/garbage/objects that are forgotten and photograph them in a beautiful manner. The could be done with angles, lighting, or how you set up your photo. The trick is to make your viewer see something beautiful out of something that is being discarded. To elevate garbage to the level of art. Assignment: You must photograph 50 digital frames that focus on making garbage look beautiful. Think about how to make trash look interesting using angles and lighting and also think conceptually about the idea of detritus and trash. This could be beautiful images of garbage cans, collecting alike items to make a design, or even taking high-key fashion images of people surrounded by or dressed in trash. You can photograph people, objects, or even just the design that is created by the things we throw out. Steps:
Resources: Beautiful Trash Pinboard
Assignment: Photograph 10 different alternative light source images. Consider what you are using for your alternative light source and how you can make these images feel more interesting. Each of the 10 alternative light source should be strong but do not all have to have different light sources, you can experiment quite a bit within one new light source—I'd like to see 3 different kinds of light sources though. You will be passing in all 10 images and printing your top 3 images. Steps: • Start small and easy—like adding a colored gel or cellophane to your phone light or your room lamp • Using candles and sparklers at night may be a bit tougher to get a good exposure, but can be more fun Resources: J Fotography, Forced Perspective Pinterest board
Forced perspective with bokeh :: from J Fotography  Assignment: Photograph 10 different forced perspectiver images. Consider the scale of your images, the seriousness or humor, or whether or not you want your audience to believe your image or be confused by it. Each of the 10 forced perspectives should be strong. You will be passing in all 10 images and printing your top 3 images. Steps: • Start small and easy--don't be overwhelmed by large ideas at first, just have fun with it • Consider the scale of your images, do you want to make something small feel much larger or vice versa? • Pay attention to your f-stop--large f-stop will aid in making the background a part of the image, low f-stop will create a dreamier effect or allow you to use bokeh to your advantage • Consider drawing or making a scene yourself if you are having trouble finding it in nature Resources: J Fotography, Forced Perspective Pinterest board
Assignment You must photograph a set of images focused on minimalism. Definitely think about the use of negative space, allowing your one main subject to stand out. Bold colors or high contrast in black and white can help your viewer to focus on the important aspects. Don't forget to remove distractions in the frame and take out clutter or anything that appears hectic. This is a tough exercise for even the most seasoned of photographers. Steps
Objective: To photograph with intent; framing the image to limit distractions and focus on simplifying the image. Resources: Minimalism Pinterest Board
Assignment: You must create 3 digital composites that focus on double exposure and/or combined imagery. Think about how to make someone have a double take on the image they are viewing. Ever wanted to make your friend have Medusa hair...here's your chance! The idea of double exposure can have a lot of meaning or be very surreal—you can be more focused on making two images strange, haunting, or beautiful. You must use one portrait and you must make just one section of the image a double exposure; hair instead of the face, or the arms and not the rest of the body, etc. Steps:
Resource: Digital Composite Pinterest Pinboard
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You must create an iconic portrait in the style of Kehinde Wiley. The pose must be strong, iconic, and nod back to the poses of the renaissance. You should choose the background carefully, either focusing on it's importance to you or the subject, or for the strong design concepts. You will research renaissance paintings, poses, and ideas and photograph strong printed backgrounds to enliven your pieces. Steps
Objective: To think about art historical references and how that relates to contemporary art. Especially focused on the art of Kehinde Wiley.  For this project all you need is a camera and 20-30 minutes to take a walk! You will be photographing everything you see on your walk in a somewhat abstract manner with the intention of later incorporating it into a grid in Photoshop. Think about textures and color and abstraction—think about feeling and the way you can convey what you experienceon your walk rather than what you see with your eyes. Assignment: Photograph 50 frames (at least) on your 20-minute photo walk. Consider the colors, textures, and interesting details around you. Remember not to focus on getting one great image, but amass a collection of images that will work well together—maybe the connection between these images is color, or texture, or distance from the subject. You will be passing in one final deconstructed landscape. Steps: • Just take a walk. Don't think too much about your location to start, just bring your camera along with you • Think about breaking your location down into sections (sky/trees, middle ground/tree bark, ground or what's at your feet) and photograph the interesting pieces of those sections • Look closely at your surroundings and photograph each image in a intentional way by removing unnecessary objects and extraneous information |
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