- A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words Writing – Due Monday before class is over
The phrase “a picture tells a thousand words” is pretty well-worn, yet the concept has proven true time and time again. Look at any picture that captures a moment in action – the words needed to explain it could go on for days. Some pictures hold many stories.
Three children sit in front of a pile of rubble. Who are they? Are they related? Where are their parents? What was the building before it was destroyed? What are they looking at? What happens next?
Choose a historical image from one of these sites and then do the following activity:
https://www.boredpanda.com/must-see-historic-moments/
https://pulptastic.com/40-rare-historical-photographs-must-see/
Write a short, half-page story from the person’s point of view. What is this person thinking in this moment? What do they see? Who could they be talking to in their mind (a parent who’s not there, a loved one, an enemy, another person in the picture)? It’s always better when a story has a listener, even if that listener can’t hear what’s going on inside a character’s head! Include the image. Title the blog post “Photo Writing.”
- Song – Due Wednesday before class is over
- Meticulous – Due Thursday before class is over
Meticulous means to show great attention to detail, very careful and precise. For this assignment you will meticulously arrange everyday objects that can be found around your home.
First, look at the photography work of Emily Blincoe.
Select your favorite work by her and put it on your blog with a short explanation why this image caught your eye.
Search you home for a variety of objects and items that can be used to create your meticulous arrangement.
Find a simple suitable background for your shot. This could be a plain pillow case, large piece of paper, or anything large enough with no pattern. Set up your arrangement and be meticulous and pay attention to details. Make sure you are in adequate lighting, and please remember how important good lighting is in photography.
Take a few photographs from above, looking straight down at your arrangement. Go in as close as you can. Make sure your image is tack sharp! Never rely on just taking one shot.
Edit your favorite photographs with Lightroom and then post to your blog.
Meticulous arrangement of objects, which are then photographed have been used in advertising and commercial photography for years.
Your blog post will contain your favorite image by Emily Blincoe and explain why. Then a gallery 3×1 with 3 of the images that you took. These three images will all be different objects that have been meticulously put together. Title the blog post “Meticulous.” Title each image in the caption area. Below are some examples.
