Glacier/Old Crow/Pet Photo

You are to complete one shot for each of the following topics.

Glacier: (one great shot, which means you may need to take a few) You need to catch the glacier on a good day. You can photograph from anywhere in the valley. Behind our school is a great location on a clear day.
Marks: 10

Old Crow: ( 1-2 shots) This assignment can be of an older person (interpreted) or a shot of an actual  black crow.
Marks: 10

Pet Photo: (one great shot, which means you may need to take a few) Take a pic of your pet, or if you don't have a pet take one of a friend's pet or one that frequents your neighborhood. Get creative with angles, distance from your subject, rule of thirds or dress them up a bit. I have already seen a few great pet pics, keep shooting!

Criteria: In this assignment, I am looking for you to capture the true essence of your pet. Take them into an environment that lets them show their personality. Photo should be framed well, catch my attention, in focus, and exhibit your pet's character.
Marks: 10

Gummy bear/worm photo contest

This photo contest is also an assignment. You are to creatively photograph gummy bears/worms in close up mode. You are to take lots of shots and post your best 5 shots to flickr. I will be judging the top three photos in all of my classes this term and the winners will receive prizes.

Criteria: I am looking for creative composition and storytelling. Beautifully clear shots and something that catches my attention. Have FUN!

Marks: 10

Photo by: Brigette Catell

Assignment the week of Feb 22 - Feb 27

Photo by : Peter Sharcott

macro photography (Click on this link to see some great macro shots) This week we will be focusing on macro/close up photography. You need to set your camera to the macro setting which on most cameras is designated by the flower icon. On the Fugi cameras, you need to go in and physically change the setting through menu. There are several things to consider before taking decent closeup shots, the first being you need to start to see the ordinary in a different way. Get up close and start really looking at objects in a new way.

Criteria: Your shots should be clear, especially the object you are focusing on. Be aware of backgrounds, for light objects try a dark background and for dark objects try a light background. Don't forget about light, if you can get outside in some natural light your photos have a better chance of turning out better. READ THE ARTICLES CONNECTED AT THE END OF THIS POST ON HOW TO SHOOT GOOD MACRO/CLOSE UP PHOTOS.

Shots: 10 photos
Marks: 20

MACRO ARTICLE#1
MACRO ARTICLE#2

Photo by : Luc Faucher

Photo Assignments

The following assignments will be marked starting  the week of Mon. Feb 15.

1. Partner Assignment: You and a partner were to take a photo of each other in the spot in the school where you fit best. Both Pics should be grouped in a set on Flickr. (2 shots)
Criteria: Photos should be clear and tell the story of where each of you fits in the school enviro.
Marks: 10

2. Skatepark Photos: The focus of this assignment is to shoot angles at the skatepark. You can have people in the shots or not.
Criteria: The focus of these shots is angles!!! (10 shots)
Marks: 20

3. Rule of Thirds: This is a hand in written assignment. Use the blog to connect to the link on Rule of Thirds, read the article and then find your own picture and tell me why it  obeys the rule of thirds.
Marks: 10

4. Self Portrait: You are to take a photo of yourself, get creative! you only need one good shot, but this might require you to take several. Think about using reflective surfaces or mirrors. Be aware of your background. (1 shot)
Criteria: A clear shot that is reflective of who you are.
Marks: 10

5. Photographer's Assignment: This is a written assignment. Scan the internet and find a photographer whose style and photos you enjoy. Print out two (2) photos of their work or provide a link to their work and then write a paragraph explaining what you like about the work.
Marks: 10

New Assignment this week.
6. Object/Colour: You are to find objects which reflect certain colours. Like a pink pair of shoes or a bright red ball, or a geen hoody that is contrasted with a black pair of pants. Your main focus is colour, but the photos need to be object shots. (10 shots)
Criteria: The focus on this assignment is on effective colour shots and setting up the shots. I will be looking for contrast. Some editing is OK, but I don't want all photos colour edited.
Marks: 20

Ms. Chase's 9-11 Photo Class: Sem 2

Hello Everyone: The purpose of this blog is to keep you all updated with assignments for the class.

Please read and follow the instructions

1. Assignment #1 : Partner photo shot: take a photo of your partner in the part of the school/outside the school that fits who they are, put these photos onto your L:drive

2. Create a photography folder on the L Drive

3. Create a folder using your first and last name on the photo storage site which is on the desktop

4. Create a Flickr account at Flickr.com and make me a contact. You will find me under chase in Courtenay, BC.Have your partner photo shoot uploaded onto Flickr. Spend some time navigating aroun Flickr,(check out some of the other fantastic photos posted on the site.) Connect up with some people in class by making them a contact.

5. Read the following articles (click on the links at the bottom of this site and READ)
These articles are short but VERY informative!

6. Complete the following assignment for rule of thirds and hand in to the teacher.

Assignment Rule of Thirds: Read the article on Rule of thirds, make sure you fully understand the concept, next find a photo on the computer that uses this principle. Copy and paste it into a document and then write down why/how that photo uses rule of thirds. Do not use example photos from the site itself, find your own.


Links to articles: Digital camera modes  10 questions to ask yourself when taking a photo
Rule of thirds

Update of Assignments/Kudos/Tips

It has been some time since I have posted onto the blog. I felt we were in need of an update. I have had the opportunity to view/mark many of the rain/water and glacier shots. Many of you have amazed me with your talent. I was pleased to see the shots you were able to get from the school of the glacier.
Kudos
 I want to send some kudos out to students who I have noticed have been pushing the boundaries in a good way in class. First kudo goes to Alex Bowen who shot over 1000 photos between provincial volleyball and the grad fashion show, way to go you are on your way to becoming a pro. Alex has also been responsible for many of the slideshows that have been up in the hall. The next kudo goes to Alaia Fayard who has just published her first book on seaside creatures and includes all her own photos, congrats! Copies are $18.00 if you are interested and will be for sale in our local bookstores. Next kudos to Taylor Dueck who has independently taken the time to learn the art of light photography, and has produced some very interesting pieces. Briana Pierce has been pushing the boundaries everyday in learning new techniques in photoshop. She has created some interesting pieces and has been teaching me some new tricks. I continue to see many amazing shots using various angles, macro shots and being able to conceptualize some of the assignments. Increasingly, I look forward to our final photo book for the semester and your portfolio presentations.

To be marked before Xmas holidays:
So scary : 6 shots
Glacier Shot: 1 shot
Rain/water shots: 6 shots
Photo cards/magnet

To be marked first week back after the holidays:
Friends and family: 10 shots please crop your photos to take out background garbage
Make the common uncommon: 10 shots you may use 2 different objects

Up and Coming:

Electronic portfolio of your best 50 shots. This assignment needs to be presented in slideshow format in photostory and set to music. The expectation is that I will be seeing your absolute best photos , so choose wisely. Specific criteria for this assignment will be posted soon.

Assignments the Weeks of Nov. 15-30

Make the common uncommon: In this assignment you need to take a series of 10 or more shots in which you take a common item (1 item of your choice)  and make it the focus of a creative series of shots. Examples: a shoe, pencil, a skateboard,a tennis ball, a cell phone, toothbrush, eating utensils, books, ipod, a lock etc. Utilize your knowledge of angles, backgrounds, distance of shot ( vary the shots, do not take all close-ups)
Criteria: I will be using the composition of shots information as criteria for this assignment. SO READ THE ARTICLES BEFORE DOING THE ASSIGNMENT
Value: 20 marks

Photo by: Alex Bowen













Have a read on the composition of shots:
Creative Compositions: Finding Framing
5 Elements of Composition in Photography
http://digital-photography-school.com/5-more-elements-of-composition-in-photography

Photo: L. Chase

Friends and Family Assignment: Take a minimum of 10 shots focusing on capturing the personality and essence of your friends and family. If you have no friends, go find some. Seriously though, take pics of anybody. Just be polite and ask to take their pic first. Refer to the info in the previous three articles on composition and framing. Photo Tip: Move up close to your subject, you will generally take a better photo of them. Have your camera settings set to head and shoulders. Look for natural light, or create some reflective light. Have fun! Criteria: use the elements from the previous three articles. Value: 20 marks