Final Hands-On Quiz

Take the following pictures all in black and White (Desaturated):

1. Shallow Depth of Field using Rule of Thirds 

• include the exposure settings

2. Motion Blur using Bugs Eye Perspective

• include the exposure settings

3. One photo that is De-saturated, plus uses the Clone Tool and Burn and Dodge tool. Include both the before and after photos and specifically explain what you did in the picture.

Final Portfolio

You can start this today and complete it in the next few classes.

Please take a look at the blog and upload any work that you might have missed.

Make sure that all of the pictures have been DESATURATED - Converted to Black and White.

If you are sure that all of your assignments are up to date then begin work on your Final Portfolio.

Here are some good examples of past Final Portfolios:

http://elizabethpphoto13afall16.blogspot.com/

http://connorlphoto13afall16.blogspot.com/2016/12/final-portfolio.html

In the first section you will post your 15 strongest images from the semester and provide a brief critique of each including 1 very strong element and 1 element you could improve upon. NOTE- Pick something from the Critique Guide.

In the second part you will provide an assessment of your portfolio and your work ethic.


Overall Portfolio-Semester work

Please answer the following questions about your overall work this semester  using the 1-4 scale: 

1=Not at all, 2=Somewhat, 3=Mostly, 4=Absolutely

I completed my assignments on time 1 2 3 4

I fulfilled all assignments 1 2 3 4

Made good use of class time 1 2 3 4

Used a creative approach 1 2 3 4

My pictures unique and original 1 2 3 4

My craftsmanship is excellent 1 2 3 4

My images are sharp and focused 1 2 3 4

My images are well composed 1 2 3 4

My images have good contrast and exposure 1 2 3 4

My photography sets a mood 1 2 3 4

Studio Lighting Portrait

Today we will go to the stage and set up studio lighting for portraits.

Download,  De-saturate, crop your pictures to get the best result. Post at least 3 pictures to your blog.

50 points extra credit for people who will model for us.

Write 2 Critiques of the Ozark Square Pictures

Today you will write TWO thorough critiques using the Critique Guide.

1. the first will be a critique of one of your pictures from the Ozark square. Include a copy of the picture with your critique.

2. The second will be a critique of one of your classmates pictures from the Ozark square. Include the picture.

Here is a good example of a written critique:

http://jessicamphoto13afall16.blogspot.com/2016/09/personal-critique-of-ozark-square.html

Edit and Post the Ozark Square Pictures

Download, Edit, and Post the Ozark Square Pictures from the field trip.

De-saturate and Adjust Levels to get the best possible  image. 

Your pictures should include:

4 City Scenes
4 Architectural Details - either Close ups or Textures
2-5 other Photos of your choice

10-15 photos total

If you have good shots of any of the following then you should post them also
Shadows
reflections
People - Environmental portraits
Animals
Plants or Nature

Edit and Post Your Still Life Photographs

Today we will work on our Still Life pictures in Photoshop and post them to our blog.

Desaturate, Adjust Levels, Dodge, Burn, Crop and use the Clone tool as needed to create 3-5 Final Still Life Photographs.

Due today.

Still Life Photography

Today we will set up and photograph a Still Life photograph using various objects and lighting.

In a Still Life photograph you have complete control over the composition, lighting, and exposure settings of the picture.

It does not have to be composed of a lot of things. A single object that is dramatically lighted is sometimes the best way to go.

You need to take the foreground and background into consideration as well. Choose a dark backdrop or textures in your picture as well.


You can focus on close ups and details....



or use Shallow Depth of Field 



or capture the entire object with dramatic shadows....



or set up an interesting composition...





Use shadows and repetition



or use even lighting