Depth of Field Writing – Due Monday before class is over

We will go over depth of field during class using this website. Then, in a blog post explain the difference in shallow depth of field and large depth of field. Find two photos online- one which shows a large depth of field and one which shows a shallow depth of field. Explain in both images: what in the image shows that it is a large depth of field, what shows that it is a shallow depth of field, are either of them better than the other, and why?

Depth of Field – Due Tuesday before class is over

-Read this link to help understand depth of field and how to control it in your shots 

– Then go outside and take two photographs of the same subject, trying to get two different depth of fields. You will set the camera mode to AV (aperture priority). Make sure to focus on the same subject for both shots you take.

-In Photo #1 You will get a shallow depth of field. Zoom out to the longest focal length of the lens which is 55mm. Set the aperture on f5.6 (the widest aperture at 55mm) and take note of what the camera sets the shutter speed at. Make sure it is not below 60^th of a second. Get in good and close to your subject

-In Photo #2 You will get a good depth of field. Put your lens at 18mm (which is the widest lens mm on your lens). Set your aperture at f16, and take note of what the camera sets the shutter speed at. Make sure it is not below 60^th of a second, or open up the aperture to f11. Stay a bit further back to get a better depth of field.

You will upload the two photographs in a gallery 2×1, title each photo the corresponding depth of field. The blog post should be titled “Depth of Field.” Below is an example.

Macro Mode Images – Due Wednesday before class is over

Using this website, we will discuss the differences between Macro and Micro Photography and then you will take your own photos to show different varieties in macro images. You can find interesting shapes and patterns and abstract your image, or you can find plants, bugs, toys, food, or any other subject and make your image seem larger than life. You will upload your best 6 photos to your blog with titles in a gallery 3×2 by Wednesday.

Shoot Like Aaron Siskind – Due Thursday before class is over

Research the work of Aaron Siskind, an American photographer who shot abstract black and white images, which focus on nature, architecture and human form. Take some photos on the MONOCHROME setting, or edit the photos to be black and white, in the style of Aaron Siskind, edit them with good density and contrast, and post 3 black and white images on your blog with titles in a gallery 3×1.  Below are some student examples.