Next Week... First Shooting Assignment

Please read through the section of the Syllabus....

"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."

Watch the Video on my critique of student work on this

Then.. Assignment: Downtown

Photograph shapes, reflections, light and pattern in an urban or town environment paying particular attention to the shapes you select in the frame and the quality of light on the subject.
Avoid being far away or showing a whole building. Always shoot with natural light. Never use flash in this class... get in close, fill the frame.

The biggest tip I can offer is to not include the sky in you composition... 99% of the time it is distracting and takes away from your composition.  Have fun.  Post your best 6-10 images.  (To get 6-10, shoot 10 times that amount). Use Photoshop to edit your work for light, contrast, color balance, etc. (watch my videos on how to do that). All Work is due Monday, June 12 at 9 am.