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

A strong collection of student motion blur photos

Photo by: Nigel Ellsay

Photo by: Liam Richardson

Photo by Courtenay Cameron

Photo by: Bradie Gailloux

This is one of my favourite photos shot this year so far.
Photo by: Nigel Ellsay

Review tips on taking a good photo

Go to the following link at Kodak's site to review several tips on taking great photos. Apply this knowledge in your next set of photos.http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=14055&pq-locale=en_US&_requestid=6001

Assignments the week of Nov. 1-7

This photo is a great example of a water shot. Photo by: Lisa Amos

Hello all. The assignments for this week include a Comox Valley Glacier shot, value 5 marks. That's it only one shot, but make it a good one. Try out the landscape feature on your cameras. The next assignment will take you outside to play in the rain.
You  are to take six (6) shots outside in the rain, value 10 marks.The Fuji cameras are best for this since they are waterproof. If you are taking the Nikons out into moderate rain (no downpours please)  make sure they are wrapped in a plastic bag. Get creative with a number of rain type shots.

Ideas for this might include: water droplet shots, umbrella or rubberboot shots,
reflective shots into water, water on an object. No blurry shots please, make sure you are using the proper settings on the camera. Vary your shots,and use your creativity. If you are out working in partners, do not copy each other's shots.
Check out the fog and rain group on Flickr.
http://www.flickr.com/groups/52240317764@N01/