Tuesday, May 1, 2012

May 5th - Work in class on Final Projects

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April 28th - Critique of assignment #3 and #4, work in class

Critique of assignment #3 and #4,

Work in class on final projects

Sign up for final critique days
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Friday, March 30, 2012

03/31/12 - Work in Class/Final Project Handout


03/31 –
Work in class assignment #3 and #4 – one on one meetings to talk about the work you have made so far and Final Project ideas (download handout here)

For next week:
-SHOOT: Final Project ideas
-PRINT:  5 well printed and well composed from assignment #4 due 04/21
-BRING: Final project ideas (also start shooting!!!)

UPCOMING:


04/07 – spring break

04/14 - spring break

04/21 – 
one on one meetings about final projects, work in class, photographer paper due

For next week:
-PRINT: have 5 well printed images ready to pin up for the critique for assignment #4
                          -SHOOT: and have DEVELOPED+ READY TO PRINT – final project

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FINAL PROJECT for INTRO TO PHOTOGRAPHY :
(this is an important part of your overall grade)
Final critiques will be held during class on May 12th and May 19th

Your Final Project - Photo Essay should consist of at least 10 images that follow a theme of your choice.   See below the dotted line for more info.

This series can contain a text explanation, text with each image, or no text at all.

Though they need not be “formally presented”. i.e. in frames or mounted, please think about how you want them to be seen.  Will they be pinned up horizontally, vertically, in the hallway, on the floor, in the elevator, on the table, as a book, in a box, etc?  Will they have borders or be borderless? Think about photographs as objects.  Even if maybe the arrangement isn’t quite right, we will discuss your projects possibilities during the critique.

Images do not have to be “singular”, they can be “compositions”.  In this case, we can figure out the exact quantity for the final, especially if they end up being “larger”.

Need help thinking of an idea?  Read the following info about photo essays:

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From Basicphotography.com:
(http://www.basiccameraphotography.com/types-of-photography-scenery/how-to-make-photo-essay.php)

How to make photo essay?

  • A photo essay is not necessarily a group of pictures that tell a story, it can also be a group of related images that reveal different aspects of a subject or theme. The purpose of the essay is that the images taken as a whole provide the viewer more information than any single picture can do on its own.

  • To make a successful photo essay the photographer must have sufficient understanding of the subject to portray more than merely its superficial qualities. This requires time as well as making a lot of exposures. Each picture in an essay should be more than just technically good; it must also show an interesting aspect of the subject and relate to the overall tone. A good photo essay should have at least one outstanding photograph, strong enough to stand on its own, which ties the whole essay together.

  • I feel that producing a picture essay is one of the more challenging assignments in photography. One can portray a feeling such as the serenity of life in the country, or convey one’s impression of a single building or a whole city. The range of subjects is limitless.


Excerpts from “TRY A PICTURE ESSAY, It Can Really Get You Hooked!” by Arthur Bleich
(http://www.dpcorner.com/howto/shoot.shtml)

  • A picture essay is a group of photos connected by a theme. It's easier to shoot than searching randomly for picture possibilities because the theme determines the kinds of shots you'll need.

  • Is there a bridge that’s always fascinated you? An intriguing deserted farm? A particular block in your city that’s alive with action? Choose anything that can be tied together by the sum of its parts, but not something so big that it becomes overwhelming.

  • Instead, stick to essay themes that you can control and which are relatively self- contained. Remember, you don’t have to shoot the whole enchilada. For example, if you choose a bridge, you can narrow it down to exclude certain aspects such as people and cars if you’re just interested in exploring its design elements such as cables, towers, and structural patterns.

  • Your pictures should make people say: "Gee, that's an interesting angle," or "I never noticed that before," or "What a beautiful time of day you chose to shoot this." Don’t forget the little details. They may not be particularly outstanding alone but when used in the context of the essay will enrich it. For example, if you’re shooting that exciting city block, a fire hydrant with a smiley face drawn on it or graffiti sprayed on a wall are images that make strong visual statements so don’t neglect to shoot them.

Some example photo essays:



  • http://jpgmag.com/themes/closed has a list of a lot of theme ideas.  NOTE: these are not photo essays, as the photos in each category have been taken by various people. But this is a good place to look for ideas.


Lots of great content.



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Monday, March 19, 2012

03/24/12 – field trip to the Highline + Galleries – shoot in class Assignment #4 - photographer paper assignment given


03/24 – field trip to the Highline + Galleries – shoot in class Assignment #4 - photographer paper assignment given
For next week:
-DEVELOP: assignment#4 and have ready to print

GALLERIES Handout: download here

ASSIGNMENT #4 + Photographer Paper Handout: download here

We will meet at 9AM at the High Line. 

Take the A, C, or E train to 14th street and walk West towards 10th avenue. 

Before you get to 10th ave  you will see some stairs and an elevator that will take you up to the High Line where we will meet. 

If you cannot find us call or text me @ 646 342 2724


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Friday, March 16, 2012

03/17/12 - Split Filtering explained/work in class/revised syllabus



03/17 – Work in class on assignment #3, burning and dodging demo + handout, 
          - download revised syllabus here
For next week:
-        continue to work on assignment #3 – 5 well printed and well composed from this   assignment due 03/31
-        BRING: Camera and film for field trip
-     BRING: A notebook and pen to write down information

Great blog explaining the B&W Printing technique known as Split Filtering

Split Filtering in detail (PDF)


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03/24 – field trip to the Highline + Galleries – shoot in class Assignment #4 - photographer paper assignment given
For next week:
-DEVELOP: assignment#4 and have ready to print


We will meet at 9AM at the High Line. 

Take the A, C, or E train to 14th street and walk West towards 10th avenue. 

Before you get to 10th ave  you will see some stairs and an elevator that will take you up to the High Line where we will meet. 

If you cannot find us call or text me @ 646 342 2724


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Tuesday, March 13, 2012

3/10/12 - work in class/dodging and burning demo



03/10
– Work in class on assignment #3, dodging and burning demo and handout

For next week:
-SHOOT and have DEVELOPED+ READY TO PRINT - assignment #3
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Thursday, March 1, 2012

03/03/12 - 1st critique/Assignment #3

03/03 – 
- Critique, assignment #1 + #2 - Group A  - use “A Guide to Evaluating Photographs”
- Print in class
- Assignment #3 - given and explained (download handout here)

For next week:
CRITIQUE: Group B, images form assignments #1 and #2
SHOOT: Assignment #3 - download handout here. see image examples below
DEVELOP: Have assignment #3 developed and ready to print in class next week

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ASSIGNMENT #3 - (Windows, Frames within frames, and mirrors)




5) a picture with a window as a light source



8) a picture including two mirrors facing each other (include some "infinity effect")
http://www.flickr.com/photos/teriparker/2845146358/

9) self portrait in mirror with camera
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrfishus/5888693885/

10) self portrait in mirror where you can't see the camera (hint: use the self timer) 

11) use something that's not a mirror as a mirror.  Look for interesting distortions. (Hint: look for chrome on cars or other shiny surfaces at home; shoot close to the reflective surface)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/23334549@N02/2288883463/in/photostream/

12) a store window with reflections
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lizmartini/3352896526/ 

13) a framing device.  think about the idea of "frames within frames"
http://www.flickr.com/photos/raypg/3396256611/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lenscapov/5846444972/

14) repeat #13

15) a picture taken though some sort of tube, pipe, or tunnel (you can make or find any sort of tube)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/23334549@N02/2294049823/

16-36) try to make all your pictures feature either a 'frame within a frame' or a reflection; look for interesting/different examples of this, or work with whatever you want - but include at least one of these two elements in every exposure.





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