Final Photographs

Take the following 2 pictures:

1. Bugs Eye perspective, Freezing action, Shallow Depth of Field

2. Birds Eye Perspective, Rule of Thirds, Motion Blur

Post and label your pictures and include the ISO, Shutter Speed, and Aperture settings for each picture.

Edit and Post the Antique Store Images - Add the best to your Final Portfolio

Edit and Post the Antique Store from the field trip.

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

All photos must be in Black and White. You may upload color pictures, but there must also be a Black and White version.

Your uploaded pictures should include :

• 3 Still Life including at least 1 with a definite Focal Point and at least 1 that includes Repetition of the Elements
• 3  Details - either Close ups or Textures
• 3-5 additional pictures of your choice from the field trip

Upload any late work and begin Final Portfolio

Please take a look at the blog and upload any work that you might have missed.

Make sure that all of the pictures have been DESATURATED - Converted to Black and White.

If you are sure that all of your assignments are up to date then begin work on your Final Portfolio.

In the first section you will post your 15 strongest images from the semester and provide a brief critique of each including 1 very strong element and 1 element you could improve upon. NOTE- Pick something from the Critique Guide.

In the second part you will provide an assessment of your portfolio and your work ethic.


Overall Portfolio-Semester work

Please answer the following questions about your overall work this semester  using the 1-4 scale: 

1=Not at all, 2=Somewhat, 3=Mostly, 4=Absolutely

I completed my assignments on time 1 2 3 4

I fulfilled all assignments 1 2 3 4

Made good use of class time 1 2 3 4

Used a creative approach 1 2 3 4

My pictures unique and original 1 2 3 4

My craftsmanship is excellent 1 2 3 4

My images are sharp and focused 1 2 3 4

My images are well composed 1 2 3 4

My images have good contrast and exposure 1 2 3 4

My photography sets a mood 1 2 3 4

Make Up Day

Today find a project that you have not yet started or completed. 
Do it. 
Repeat until the class is over. 
This will be one of your last chances to improve your grade.
Title it  "Make up-Name of project"

If you are up to date on every project then make an interesting image using your creativity and the skills you have learned.
Title it "Creative Expression"

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.

Critique a Recent Photograph

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 Still Life. 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.

Edit and Post Your Still Life Pictures

Desaturate, Crop, and Edit the still life pictures from last class.

Upload at least 3 of your best Still Life images.

You can include color versions but they must also be in Black and White.

Portraits with Studio Lighting

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

Here is a local photographer, Randy Bacon, who does great work in the studio
http://www.randybacon.com/

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

AP Photo Critique of the Elections

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.

Edit and Post Your Garrison Springs Photographs

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

Making Special Effects with Photoshop Filters

Using 2 pictures, experiment with a variety of Photoshop Filters. Post your pictures using 5 filters.

Label each photo with the filter you used.

here are some examples. You will need to have at least 10 images.



Zig Zag, Oil Paint



Wave, Solarize



Tiles, Trace Contour

Making Selections in Photoshop - Create a Collage Using Multiple Images in 1 Picture

Today we will practice Making Selections in Photoshop. 

You will upload 1 picture containg at least 3 different elements plus a background.

Create a File that is 8x8 inches and 150 resolution.

Add the background and 3 selections to this picture. 

The final design must be creative and all of the elements should work together. Don't just drop random images into a picture.

https://mediageekdesigns.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/collage2.jpg

https://mediageekdesigns.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/collage1.jpg

AP Photo Critique

Today you will choose another photo from AP Images to critique. 

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 country and city was the photo taken in?
• What event was photographed?
• Describe the event that was photographed.
• Why is the event newsworthy? Why is it important to us?

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

Post Your Light Painting

Post at least 3 light paintings, including the ones you to used create the photoshop collage photoshop.

Scholastic Magazine Reading and Worksheet

Read the Scholastic magazine about Photojournalism. 
Do the worksheet and post to your blog.
INCLUDE THE QUESTIONS!!!

Mid-Term Pop Hands on Pop Quiz

Today you will show me your skills. 200 Points!!!

You will take 4 pictures.

Demonstrate the following. Write down ISO, Shutter Speed and Aperture for each pic

1. Freeze Action in a photo with Bugs Eye Perspective

2. Show Motion Blur in a photo from Birds eye perspective

3. Show Shallow depth of Field in a picture uisng Rule of Thirds

4. Show Deep Depth of Field with a diagonal Perspective

Post your 4 pictures to your blog with ISO, Shutter Speed and Aperture for each pic.

Photography Ethics Part 2

You are learning to use Photoshop in this class. this software allows you to completely change a photograph from its original version.

What is ethical when taking pictures and using Photoshop? How much can we alter a picture and still call it true, honest photography that represents the situation we took a picture of?

Here is a statement of Photography Ethics from a website. Read over it. You will refer to these policies in your answers.

1.Autonomy - In what way can I show respect for a person's right to decline or consent to photography? How do I handle informed consent?

2.Non-Maleficence (Do No Harm) - Am I creating and using photos in a manner that will do no harm to persons appearing in photos?

3.Beneficence (Do Good) - What is my intention or purpose for taking this photo? How can I use a photo to promote a good cause while ensuring that I do no harm to individuals in photos?

4.Fidelity - Am I using photos in a context that fairly represents the real situation, subject identity, or physical location of the image? What steps am I taking to properly credit the photographer?

5.Justice - Am I photographing people and communities with the same respect I would show to neighbors and strangers in my home country?

Now look at this site. Find 3 examples that make an impression on you.

http://www.alteredimagesbdc.org

In a brief paragraph for each picture., explain why the pictures are not 'Ethical". Use the Ethics website and the 5 Principles above to guide you.

Dodging and Burning in Photoshop

Today we will discuss the Burning and Dodging tools in photoshop.

i will give a demonstration in class but there is a great tutorial here if you need to see it written out step by step. The tutorial covers everything i will show in class.

After I show you how to use the tools you will post an example of your use of the tools. The instructions and examples are below:

Post a before and after picture demonstrating your use of the Burn and dodge tools in Photoshop.

The burn tool will darken areas of your image, and the Dodge tool will lighten areas of your image.

In a brief paragraph explain the areas that you burned and dodged.

Follow the example below:

Original Photograph

Dodged and Burned Photograph

I dodged the highlights on the bananas and in the blurry chair in the backgound. I felt like the picture would be stronger if you could better see the details in the distance.
I burned the details in the glass bowl as well as in the bananas because I felt that the bowl was too grayish and i wanted more contrast. Finally I burned the wall on the right of the bowl because it was hard to see where the bowl ended and the wall began.

Critique the Ozark Square Pictures

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

Copy and paste the guide into each post and answer the questions.

1. The first blog post will be a critique of one of your pictures from the Ozark square. Include a copy of the picture with your critique. Title it Ozark Square  - Personal Critique

2. The second post will be a critique of one of your classmates pictures from the Ozark square. Include the picture. Title it Ozark Square  - Classmate critique Critique

Edit and Post the Ozark Square Pictures

Download, Edit, and Post the Ozark Square Pictures from the field trip.

De-saturate and Adjust Levels to get the best possible  image. 

Your pictures should include:

3 City Scenes
3 Architectural Details - either Close ups or Textures

If you have good shots of any of the following then you should post them also
Shadows
reflections
People - Environmental portraits
Animals
Plants or Nature

Cropping Photographs - Example

Uncropped Original

Cropped - Rule of Thirds

Cropping Photographs

There are many times, in fact most times, when you will want to Crop a picture you take. to crop means to cut out the areas of a picture you do not want. it is used to help create a definite focal point, or point of interest, and can also be used to adjust your picture so that it complies with the Rule of Thirds.

Tools used:

Crop Tool
Ratio
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I will give a demonstration of these tools in class, and you can find a detailed tutorial at the site below:

Photoshop Essentails  - Cropping Images in Photoshop CS6

Your task today is to select 1 photo you have taken and crop them according to the Rule of Thirds. 

You may choose the Ratio, but state which Ratio you have chosen in the blog post.

Include the original version of the Photograph.

Here is an example below.

Cropping Assignment

Original Uncropped

Cropped . Original Ratio, Rule of Thirds

Field trip - Ozark Square

Your pictures should include:

3 City Scenes
3 Architectural Details - either Close ups or Textures

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

If you have good shots of any of the following then you should post them also
Shadows
reflections
People - Environmental portraits
Animals
Plants or Nature

Discover New Photographers

Find new photographers to be inspired by! In this class I expect you to take risks and grow as a creative person.
An important way to do this is to explore what other photographers are doing.

Look for current photographers on these websites:

Lensculture
https://www.lensculture.com/

Art-Support
http://art-support.com/photographers.htm


Today your assignment is to find 3 contemporary photographers.

• Write a brief biography about the artists and thier type of work. DONT COPY AND PASTE!!!
• Upload 3-5 photos to your blog, include the titles and dates.
• Explain why you chose them, and what you find interesting in thier work.
• Discuss how you could use thier ideas and work to inspire something new in your photography.
• Use photography vocabulary from  the Critique Guide, and Art (principles and elements of design) in your responses

Photography Ethics - When do we publish or not publish a photograph?

Please refer to the NPPA, National Press Photographers Association to guide your decision in the following scenarios.

Choose 2 situations to answer and and post them to your blog.

 Publish or Not to Publish 1
Keep in mind a photojournalist’s ethical duty to be fair, accurate and clear.
There is said to be a “breakfast rule” to guide publication decisions: Do not publish anything that will make people choke on their breakfast.

Situation
Parents in your community are calling and writing the local newspaper. They are angry about two recent uses of photographs in the morning newspaper:
1. Three American troops and 10 Iraqi citizens, including two children, were killed when a car bomb exploded in a shopping district. On the front page of the Tuesday paper was a photograph that clearly showed the uncovered bodies, blood and damage to cars and shops.
2. On Wednesday, on the back of the comics page, a full-page advertisement for women’s undergarments was published. Some considered the poses “seductive” and “far too revealing.” Children who read the comics might see the ad.

Question - Do you think public response should guide the decision to publish or not publish 
 more than news value? Are the subscribers right to complain?
- Is there an ethical reason to publish or not publish?
- What considerations guide your decision?
- What is your decision?

To Publish or Not to Publish 2
Keep in mind a photojournalist’s ethical duty to be fair, accurate and clear.
Not all actions are news. Editors, reporters and photographers make content decisions every day based on their news judgment, understanding of their communities and awareness of their ethical, legal and economic responsibilities.

Situation
Students at your school are performing dangerous stunts. They hope to attract television coverage and get the most hits on YouTube. The editor of the student newspaper and the student webmaster are pitching coverage. They think this story would interest students who do not usually read the school’s newspaper.

Question- Should your school’s publications cover the students with photographs and/or 
 do a videocast?
- Would this encourage these students to do more daring stunts by glorifying 
 their unsafe actions?
- Is there an ethical reason to publish or not publish?
- What considerations guide your decision?
- What is your decision?

To Publish or Not to Publish 3
Keep in mind a photojournalist’s ethical duty to be fair, accurate and clear.
Photographers are to maintain the integrity of the photographic image’s content and context. Photographers also want their best works to be published.

Situation
Your school photographer captured an awesome crowd photograph just as your girls basketball team won the state championship. All aspects of an excellent photograph — emotion, color, use of line and rule of thirds — are present. On closer examination, one sees several students with their middle fingers extended.

Question - Would you remove the offending body parts using a software program such as 
 Photoshop?
- Is there an ethical reason to publish or not publish as is?
- What considerations guide your decision?
- What is your decision?

Principles Design of Photography - Blog Post

Examples of Design Principles in Photography

Take the following pictures using the Principles of Design:

Desaturate (convert it to black and white) and adjust Levels in each picture



Texture - Take a Close-up pic to capture rough, smooth, cracked, bumpy, etc








Variety - Take a picture with an interesting/different mix of objects







Unity/Harmony - Take a picture with a group of similar objects or values 








Repetition - Rythm







Proportion - Scale - Use differences in size to create a composition









Emphasis - Focal point - Use Shallow depth of Field






Movement - Use Freeze Action or Motion Blur





Balance - Symmetrical and Asymmetrical