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