Choose THEMES to be completed for grading.
You may choose any order in which to work.
You may choose any order in which to work.
For each photoshoot you will
- Create a CONTACT SHEET with at least 20 photos according to the photoshoot theme.
- choose 5 images to edit and submit for QAULITY IMPROVEMENTS and COMPOSITION consideration.
- Choose your favorite image for CRITIQUE
ALL FILES should be named appropriately and organized in a logical fashion
- CREATE A FOLDER FOR EACH ASSIGNMENT
- (name of the assignment) CONTACT SHEET
- (name of the assignment) EDITS (#1-5)
- (name of the assignment) CRITIQUE
CONTACT SHEET with 20 IMAGES
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5 EDITS to improve your photographs
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Your favorite image for critique
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PHOTOSHOOT TIMELINE
Over the course of first semester you should spend 1 WEEK on each PHOTOSHOOT THEME.
Over the course of first semester you should spend 1 WEEK on each PHOTOSHOOT THEME.
For each photoshoot theme you will take at least 20 DIFFERENT photographs for a contact sheet. You will then choose FIVE images to edit in Photoshop. Submit your CONTACT SHEET, FIVE edits and your FAVORITE image.
- plan to take images outside of school and work on editing when you are in school
- plan to take images outside of school and work on editing when you are in school
I will be looking at the quality of your edited images according the following categories.
- Camera Technique - Do your camera settings enhance the image, or do they distract? Are your camera settings correct such as ISO, Shutter Speed, Aperture, White Balance, Focus?
- Composition Design - Is each image design well thought out? Are the use art elements and design principles evident in the compositions?
- Environment & Background - Did you create an interesting and thoughtful environment for your images?
- Photoshop Technique - Did you use Photoshop processing to the best of your ability to enhance your images?
- Theme Assignment Mastery - Did you explore the subject of the assignment in a thoughtful and meaningful way?
- Personal Voice - Do your images show personal creative problem solving as they work to show a unique approach to the theme?
Examine the RUBRIC in Schoology for more grading details for each photoshoot theme assignment.
Slow down and think about what it is you are taking pictures of for each PHOTOSHOOT Assignment...
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BELOW I HAVE LISTED A VARIETY
OF PHOTOSHOOT THEMES.
You can choose which photoshoot themes you wish to complete and the order for which you complete them.
FALL
For this photoshoot, consider what feels like FALL to you. Consider FALL colors, FALL traditions, FALL nature elements, FALL activities - whatever is in the FALL category, photograph this in an interesting way. Be sure to show variety in your contact sheet of 20 images.
RAIN
For this photoshoot, you will use RAIN as subject. Consider how you can use the time of day or control your lighting environment to add meaning or interest to your RAIN images. How does RAIN change how the an object's surface reflects light - look for reflections in puddles - Look at RAIN in a different way. Use your experience from previous photoshoots to help you. Be sure to show a variety of photo compositions in your contact sheet of 20 images. Choose 5 images to edit in Photoshop. Use your personal voice!
EYES
For this photoshoot, consider various lighting arrangements to help the eye(s) stand out. Consider how much of the face to photograph with the eye. Consider how the eyes can express emotion and how that can impact the feeling of your image. Be sure to show a variety of eyes related compositions in your contact sheet of 20 images.
Now, I guess the first thing we think of when we think of eyes are the things we see with, right? But there are many more options when it comes to photography! It doesn’t just have to be your eye, up close, lookin’ all crazy! Let’s make a list…
- Your eyes
- Someone else’s eyes
- The eye of a needle
- The eye of the storm
- Your pet’s eyes!
- Something that looks like an eye?
BIRD'S EYE VIEW
Use HIGH ANGLE or "Bird's Eye View" to capture the subject of your photograph.
As photographers, we often are so focused on our subject that we neglect to think about other ways we can enhance the energy or interest of our images. One easy way to change things up is is to take your pictures from different points of view. In this assignment, I want you to explore your subject from a HIGH ANGLE to see if you can improve your work.
WORM'S EYE VIEW
Use a LOW ANGLE or "Worm's Eye View" to capture the subject of your photograph.
What does your subject look like from a LOW ANGLE or EXTREME LOW ANGLE? Changing your point of view is a great way to add interest and excitement to your work. Low angle shots give us a different view on the world. Most of our photographs are taken above ground level or at eye level. This LOW, forced perspective brings a boring, everyday scene into new light when done right.
ANIMAL / PET
In this photoshoot, investigate your surroundings to find furry friends - or friends with scales, feathers, ect. This can turn into a pet photoshoot or a squirrel scavenger hunt. No pets? No problem! Time to be creative. What animal-like creatures can you find? Be sure to show a variety of animal themed compositions in your contact sheet of 20 images.
HANDS
For this photoshoot, consider various hand positions. Consider how hands interact with objects. What does it mean to work with your hands? Consider how hands can convey emotion. How do we speak with our hands? Be sure to cover a variety of hands related compositions in your contact sheet of 20 images.
WINTER
For this photoshoot, consider what feels like winter to you. Consider our brainstorming for the fall photoshoot help you with your winter photoshoot. Consider winter colors, winter traditions, winter nature elements, winter activities - whatever falls into the winter category, photograph this in an interesting way. Be sure to show variety in your contact sheet of 20 images.
LOOKING THROUGH
Use LOOKING THROUGH as the subject of your ART. Use LOOKING THROUGH as the subject of your ART.
What does the phrase "LOOKING THROUGH" mean to you when talking about photography? Be creative when exploring the subject of this assignment. I want you to search for LOOKING THROUGH moments or situations, or create, interesting "LOOKING THROUGH" images to use as the main focus of your photographs.
HOLIDAY
For this photoshoot use the techniques from quarter 1 in order to express the HOLIDAY SEASON (rule of thirds - perspective - depth of field - shutter speed). You might start by creating a list of things that feel like the HOLIDAY SEASON to you. You could use the alphabet strategy - where you think of something HOLIDAY related for every letter of the alphabet if that helps. Be sure to show a variety of fall related compositions in your contact sheet of 20 images.
