Photography Research - Project 1

FIRST - WE WILL CREATE FOLDERS FOR THIS CLASS in Google Drive. 

Folder - titled Last name, First name (Smith, Kara photo) and then share with me kcwilson2@cps.edu!!

Second, you will select 10 Famous Photographers, that you like, and list their name, type of photography, and 2-3 images that showcase their style.

You will create this in Google Drive. Upload all info to your Google drive folder. 

WELCOME TO PHOTOGRAPHY - Mrs. Smith

Opening week photo from Kara Smith

Surrealism

For your next project you will study and analyze Surrealism, then take your simple photographs to a new and exciting level by using Photoshop to create your own Surreal photograph. See the presentation below for project criteria and due dates!

Surrealism project from Kara Smith

Magazine covers

Create a magazine cover (9×12 @ 300 res) using your own photographic image. Include the name of the magazine and a list of articles, which would be within the magazine. 

Make it look as authentic as possible.

Don't forget to check grammar and spelling!! 



STEP 1: Brainstorm - I want to see a rough sketch in your sketchbooks with your plans.
- Include magazine title/name
- story or article ideas
- how you plan to photograph yourself, what you'll wear, where you'll be, etc. More details the better.

Deadline - TBD 

Portraits of Time

 from Kara Smith

Sketchbook work due Thursday, April 25, share with a partner. This partner will help you photograph your best time of day. Create a plan/schedule to photograph. 40 images are due on Wednesday, May 1. Final Portrait of Time is due Friday, May 3. 

Critique - Expressive Portraits

• Get in groups of 4
• Each student select a photograph. 
• Answer questions about the photograph in your sketchbook. 
• Share with your group.
• Select an image or 2 to share with the class. 
• Present to the class your images and thoughts

Questions: 

1. Did the student complete the assignment correctly - photographing an "expressive" portrait? How so? (Expressing the essence of someone's nature, capturing their personality)
2. What technique from the slideshow was used in the photograph? (Texture, over/underexposure, back light, posing, unfocus, movement, shadows, reflection, capturing the moment, color, props, showing a serious portrait, or close up) How so? 
3. How was light used in the photograph?
4. Does reflection, light or shadow add in content to the mood of the image?
5. Technically, what do you think about the contrast, focus, craftsmanship and composition? 

Now - share your images and answers with your group. 

1. What image do you think is strongest? Why so? 
2. What image could be made stronger? How so? 
3. Select one image that has been taken at an interesting angle. 
4. Find one that could have been taken at a more interesting angle. How could the photographer have been more creative?

Expressive Portrait

Below is the Expressive Portraits presentation shared in class. See this for tips and ideas for your own expressive portraits assignment. Your pictures are due on Monday, March 18th and final images, Wednesday, March 20 

Expressiveportraits 15 from Kara Wilson Smith