Tales By Light Videos - Blog Assignment

For each of the Photographers we looked at...

Art Wolfe
http://artwolfe.com/

Darren Jew
http://darrenjew.com/

Krystle Wright
http://krystlewright.photoshelter.com/index

Answer the following:

Give a brief description of the type of work that each photographer does.

What are some of the techniques that the photographers used that you have learned about? Find a picture that used the technique and describe how it was used.
Do this for each of the three photographers. Include the picture in your blog post.

Which of these photographers was your favorite? Explain why. Find a favorite picture of one of the photographers and write an in-depth critique of the photograph.

Environmental Portrait

An Environmental Portrait is a personal portrait the you take of someone "on location", or in a setting where they live, work, rest, or play.

According to the website digital-photography-school, environmental portraits:

• give context to the subject you’re photographing
• give points of interest to shots (something you need to watch as you don’t want to distract from your subject too much)
• help your subject relax
• often give the viewer of your shots real insight into the personality and lifestyle of your subject

Your assignment is to take a portrait of someone in thier environment. You can use any camera, and do not need to keep track of exposure settings. The main point is to be creative as you take the portrait.

Here are some examples of this style of photography:

Dorothea Lange
http://www.historyplace.com/unitedstates/lange/

Valery Mosley

http://www.valeriemosleyphoto.com/

Ami Vitale

http://www.amivitale.com/blog/

Lauren Greenfield

http://www.laurengreenfield.com/

W. Eugene Smith

http://life.time.com/w-eugene-smith/

Laena Wilder
http://www.wildervision.com/

Randy Bacon
http://www.randybacon.com/home#0

Critique Day

Today you will write TWO thorough critiques using the Critique Guide.

1. the first will be a critique of one of your pictures from the past 3 assignments. We took pictures of the fall day, studio lighting portraits, and a school activity.Include a copy of the picture with your critique.

2. The second will be a critique of one of your classmates pictures from the past 3 projects. Include the picture.

We will have an in-class critique next tuesday before Thanksgiving break.

Photograph a School Activity

Today you will take pictures of an extracurricular activity here at school. 
Go to various rooms, such as Art, ROTC, Band, Sports, FAC, and take pictures that document an activty in school.

Consider taking portraits, objects, or activities that are going on. 

Be creative. Get close. Try different angles and pespectives.

Please be polite and ask permission.

Edit and upload your 5-6 best photos.

Due today by the end of class.

Studio Lighting Portraits

Today we will go to the stage and set up studio lighting for portraits.

Download,  Desaturate, crop your pictures to get the best result. Post at least 3 pictures to your blog.

AP Critique of the Election

Today you will choose a photo from the election from AP Images to critique. 


Find a photo that somehow describes or captures an event, or a moment, or an emotion.
It does not have to be the presidential election, it could be from oa different state or town.

1. Copy the Image (or use the Snipping tool) to upload the photo to your blog.

2. Add the link from the AP site to your blog.

3. Paste the description of the photo from the AP site to your blog.
4. Answer the following:

• Who was the photographer?
• What city was the photo taken in?
• What event was photographed?
• Describe the event that was photographed.
• What emotion or feeling is captured

5. Write a Critique. Use the Critique Guide in the link above.

Written and In-Class Critique Due Today

Today you will write TWO thorough critiques using the Critique Guide.

COPY AND PASTE the Critique guide into a new post and answer the questions.

1. the first will be a critique of one of your pictures from Garrison Springs. Include a copy of the picture with your critique.

2. The second will be a critique of one of your classmates pictures from Garrison Springs. Include the picture.

We'll then have a brief In-Class critique. You'll discuss each picture you critiqued.
Make sure you have identified at least 1 strength and 1 area where each photo could be improved.

Edit and Post Your Garrison Springs Pictures

Download, Edit, and Post the Garrison Springs Pictures from the field trip.

Crop, De-saturate and adjust Levels to get the best possible  image. 

Your pictures should include 3 examples each of:

3 Nature Scenes including 1 landscape
3  Natural Details - either Close ups or Textures
3 additional pictures of your choice from the field trip

Pick one of the pictures  and write a thorough critique in a new blog post