42. Comments – Due Monday before class is over
Comment on your favorite four photos from the photo 1 toy photos or advanced toy photos. Please go through different student’s work to view more than four. Your comments need to include the photography and art language that we have talked about so far. This is not a one word or one sentence comment. Take your time and think about the other person’s work, what spoke to you, what did you like, what could be included to make the photo more dynamic, etc. Make sure that your comments are thought provoking and helpful. Type out your comments on four of your favorite photos on the blog. Then in Microsoft Word, copy each of your comments and the photo that you commented on, include the photographers name, and upload your word document to your blog as “Comments 11.”
43. Famous Photographer – Due Thursday – Research a photographer that has made an impact in photography and write a paper about the person. Include: Introduction, and conclusion, a short bio of their life, what were their styles? why are they significant? other information you think is important… , include at least three photographs of their work (remember to cite your sources. If you don’t cite your sources you will receive a zero). Post this on your blog as a new post titled your famous photographer’s name. Put this straight into your blog, not a Word document.
44. Still Life Object Photos – Due Thursday before class is over
Choose objects that interest you. Don’t feel you have to assemble still lifes like others you’ve seen. Instead, look around for objects you feel comfortable with, or objects you dislike. Consider objects you barely even notice. How do they look with other objects? What happens when a bright light hits them? Look for the unexpected, and give it meaning through your photographs. You should bring items into class that you want to photograph. Make sure that you pay attention to the backgrounds when you are photographing. You will upload you best 6 photos to your blog by Thursday with titles, 3×3 gallery, title post “Still Life Object Photos.” In your post add the following:
Critique your own photographs you posted and answer these questions
- Do I have a strong composition?
- How well did I edit my photographs?
- What would I do differently if I shot this assignment again?
- Do you think your photographs belong on the blog home page and should be considered one of the best from all the photo classes?