I was very excited about this assignment and being able to choose our location. We live within walking distance from the beach and it is one of our favorite places. My daughter came with me, I even grabbed one of her when she wasn't looking.
Actually, I had very specific ideas of what you should photograph in mind for this week... This is (was) week 2. It is important to check with the syllabus each week to see what the assignment is... Here is a short portion of week 2... the syllabus is linked from the upper right hand coner of the blog...
Week 2
Introduction to Composition
We will learn to use line, mass, value (tone), contrast, color, and selection consciously in the creation of your images.
A big part of the photographer's art lies in one's ability to organize the visual chaos of the visible world. You learn to clarify, simplify and present your environment with intention and control. Here, we will learn to go way beyond "taking pictures", accepting whatever "comes out of the camera", and move to "making photographs" through your careful looking at your subject before shooting.
Reflect on the concept of selection and looking at the edge of the frame to consciously decide what to include and not include in your image. Appreciate light and form and how that is central to your work for this class.
Video discussion of student work on this assignment. I discuss what I am looking for this week and go over the good, the dull and the ugly....about 13 min long....
Oh no, I jumped the gun and did the assignment for week 3, completely bypassing week 2. I will revisit the beach for this week's assignment and also try to visit a lake and/or waterfall for further shots.
Actually, I had very specific ideas of what you should photograph in mind for this week... This is (was) week 2. It is important to check with the syllabus each week to see what the assignment is... Here is a short portion of week 2... the syllabus is linked from the upper right hand coner of the blog...
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Introduction to Composition
We will learn to use line, mass, value (tone), contrast, color, and selection consciously in the creation of your images.
A big part of the photographer's art lies in one's ability to organize the visual chaos of the visible world. You learn to clarify, simplify and present your environment with intention and control. Here, we will learn to go way beyond "taking pictures", accepting whatever "comes out of the camera", and move to "making photographs" through your careful looking at your subject before shooting.
Reflect on the concept of selection and looking at the edge of the frame to consciously decide what to include and not include in your image. Appreciate light and form and how that is central to your work for this class.
Video discussion of student work on this assignment. I discuss what I am looking for this week and go over the good, the dull and the ugly....about 13 min long....
Oh no, I jumped the gun and did the assignment for week 3, completely bypassing week 2. I will revisit the beach for this week's assignment and also try to visit a lake and/or waterfall for further shots.
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