Work for Friday 9/22/17

Follow this link: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photo-of-the-day/archive/ Choose 1 photo that you think is very strong.  Write a paragraph (at least 10 sentences) explaining why you think so.  Use the handouts on the elements, principles and photography that are in your binders. Do not say “because I think it is pretty.”  Use art vocabulary (contrast, emphasis, color, movement, […]

Inequality Collage

Grading Criteria for Inequality Collage Growth (15) All photos are in focus/good resolution – 15 Creativity (15) All photos chosen are interesting – 15 Objectives (30) At least 15 photos/graphics were layered to create the collage – 15 A background image unifies the composition – 5 Blended layers overlap creating a foreground, middleground and background […]

Character Portraits

Today you will upload and edit your 5 strongest photos and then choose your best ONE to post and write about. You may use any techniques that we have learned so far this year but you should keep the portrait realistic when applying color changes and effects. Once you have uploaded your best ONE, write […]

Eye Pop

This tutorial is great for creating a focal point and drawing the viewer into the subject’s eyes when shooting portraits. The iris becomes lighter and more saturated and the whites of the eyes become brighter. Take or find a close up of someone’s eyes and complete the tutorial on one eye.  Post your work to […]