5/28-6/1: SELF-PORTRAIT OFF-CAMPUS ASSIGNMENT & HOMEWORK

5/28-5/29: OFF CAMPUS SHOOT: 

• Return 20 minutes before the end of class. 
• 24 photo contact sheet titled SelfPortrait1  (Take at least 50 shots!) 
• Highlight your 3 best shots on each contact sheet
• 24 images that emphasize color. Color may include wardrobe, location, props, or natural objects. Think of your picture as a one or two color concept picture. COLOR SCHEMES: monochromatic, warm, cool, neutral, analogous, complementary

 

6/1 (DUE) HOMEWORK:

• 24 photo contact sheet titled SelfPortrait2  (Take at least 50 shots!)
• Highlight your 3 best shots 
• Select 2 photo types from the following 4 categories, and shoot at least 12 pictures for each concept. 

 

6/1 (DUE)OPTIONAL HOMEWORK/EXTRA CREDIT:

• 24 photo contact sheet titled SelfPortrait3  
• Highlight your 3 best shots 
• Self-portraits of your choice.

1. A picture that emphasizes lighting and shadows. This will be a grayscale self-portrait.
2. A self-portrait that showcases your interests and hobbies. In this picture we learn what you like to do away from school. Think about what interests you and transfer that into a photo.
3. A fantasy self-portrait. Dress up and use costumes. In this self-portrait you can use Photoshop to enhance your picture in any way, shape, or form. Transfer yourself to Hawaii or become a Viking like you have always wanted.
4. The Supermodel self-portrait. Dress up like a GQ or Cosmopolitan magazine model. This can be a grayscale or color picture. You will use Photoshop to airbrush and enhance this photo.

Hints for self-portraits:

•      Use colors or lighting to create a concept.
•      Costumes or uniforms work great.
•      Change angles.
•      Use props.
•      Vary the lighting.
•      Try different emotional looks.
•      Pose in action. 
•      COLOR SCHEMES: monochromatic, warm, cool, neutral, analogous, complementary
•  ****Most importantly for this assignment don't forget your composition rules. Use framing, leading lines, rule of thirds, color contrast etc. to enhance your photo. Fill the frame. Look at your entire frame, and be sure the background and subject work together 

Technical Tips:

• Use the shutter timer and/or a tripod
• If shooting manually, have a someone pose in the frame to meter and then switch spots with them.
• Set your ISO___________.  
•  Bright, sunny light 100 (or very low number)
• Low light, higher number 800 or higher. 
• If you are having trouble metering, and/or the shutter speed is to slow, you may need to change the ISO, most likely to a higher number.