Tonight, the class will be dividing into groups of two to three people. We are going to take a few minutes in class for you to have a chance to 'interview' one another and exchange contact information. Get to know the members of your group and think about how you would like to create a portrait of them they might want to use as their Facebook and/or Blog profile. So, spend some time thinking about and creating an interesting shot that tells us something about your subject.
We are also going to begin learning the basics about a digital camera. Discussion will center on how to use various composition elements to make your portraits interesting and engaging.
Hopefully, you spent some time over the weekend researching photographers who are famous for their portraits. Looking at the work of others can often inspire you to create an interesting setting for your portraits, have a variety of poses ready to try, ideas about what your 'client' might wear, colors to be included in the picture, various camera angles you might try considering, and how to best photograph your subject.
You need to shoot at least 30 images per classmate. Remember, no flash allowed!
Hint: Google and find out when the "Golden Hour" is for Commerce, Texas in February.
We are going to be working on this project for a few class periods. You will need to bring your files each night to class so that we can use them in the Lightroom lab portion. We will be creating contact sheets in LightRoom and begin learning how to print on Wednesday.
NO
PRINTS YET - ONLY FILES !!!
The final images will be graded on the elements of lighting, use of compositional tools and how well you captured your classmate's personality. Good luck!
The final images will be graded on the elements of lighting, use of compositional tools and how well you captured your classmate's personality. Good luck!
