6/12: TELLING STORY WITH PICTURES

Look at the below resources on telling a story with pictures. Take notes and be ready to share what you have learned.

• https://www.shutterfly.com/photo-book/storytelling/archives/national-geographic--how-to-create-a-photo-essay.sfly?esch=1
• http://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/content/how-tell-story-through-photos 

Telling a story with photos is similar to a graphic novel or comic book. Here are some comic tips that could help.

6/19: TECH PREP: REGISTRATION FOR COLLEGE CREDIT

Please register for Tech Prep. This is a very inexpensive way to receive college credit for Photography and Video classes. You can (literally) save thousands of dollars.
Ms. King

Begin by going to the link below and follow the directions that are in this post. Note that you do not need to know your Washington State number.

 https://secure.techprepwa.org/studentLogin.aspx


Reply-To: tanya.rettinger@bellevuecollege.edu

Good morning,

As we approach the end of first semester, please remind students to register for their first semester (and year-long while they are in there!) courses before the end of the semester.  We do not have a first semester payment deadline – all payments are due by June 6th – but we HIGHLY RECOMMEND first semester students pay now so that they don’t forget at the end of the school year.  As a reminder, we cannot go back and retroactively give credits. 

Year-long students can register now and either pay now or wait until spring to make sure they will earn the necessary B grade or better.

Resources:
Registration instructions can be found here under the local resources heading on our website here:
1. http://sers.techprepwa.org/
2. Create an account (fill in all areas with a red dot). Submit.
3. Register for classes

There is also a PowerPoint and Registration video you can download to walk students through the process. 

The link to the payment site can be found here: http://pay.techprepcc.org.

Thanks so much for your support and help in offering this opportunity to students!


Tanya Rettinger, Director
Tech Prep College Connections
3000 Landerholm Circle SE | Bellevue, WA 98007
techprep@bellevuecollege.edu

6/15: Final Quiz Review & ART WOLFE'S PHOTO SUGGESTIONS

Photographer Art Wolfe's suggestions for taking good pictures are in the link below
http://iconicimagesinternational.com/wp-content/uploads/Art-Wolfe-Presentation-Summary-Notes.pdf

Review the following:

1. Repetition
2. Rule of Thirds
3. Selective Focus
4. Depth of Field, DoF
5. Aperture
6. F-stop
7. Shutter
8. Changing to Grayscale
9. Layout - lanscape (horizontal), or portrait (vertical)
10. Frame within a frame
11. Mergers
12. Emphasis
13. Contrast
14. Value
15. Balance: Symmetry/Asymmetry
16. Composition
17. Landscapes: Horizon in the upper or lower third
18. Fill the Frame
19. Different angles
20. Correct Exposure
21. ISO 
22. Manual Photo 'Triangle' = ISO, Aperture, Shutter

6/12: EXAMPLES OF PHOTOJOURNALISM & PHOTO ESSAYS

Take a look at the below websites that are examples of photojournalism and photo essays. What ones do you like best, and why? Which ones are you not as fond of, and why? 

National Geographic: How Tomb Raiders Are Stealing Our History
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2016/06/looting-ancient-blood-antiquities/


Look at Photo essays at: 
http://www.nytimes.com/column/magazine-look


http://time.com/4095835/photojournalism-links-october/
    *Good examples of social change


NYT Desperate Crossing:
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/09/03/magazine/migrants.html

Global Warming:
http://e360.yale.edu/slideshow/documenting_the_swift_change_wrought_by_global_warming/256/1/ 

Look at Mary Ellen Mark’s website (Consider looking at the book section. Streetwise- Seattle street kids in the 1980’s is interesting.)
 http://www.maryellenmark.com/books/books.html

6/1: Portrait & Fashion Adjustments

1. Please look through your photos and pick you 20 best portrait pictures. 

6-7 from each day. Make sure these 20 showcase a variety or angles and camera compositions.

 Simply put, make sure these photos are examples of many of the Portrait Hints you used last week.

2. Start editing your portrait and self-portrait photos in Photoshop using the techniques below.

 You should make your subjects look like supermodels!

To get rid of blemishes or red marks on the face:

Use Clone Stamp

Change Blend Mode to lighten

Sample a portion of the face with "nice"skin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UheHNOK1oQo

To eliminate a glow or shine on the face:

Use Clone Stamp

Change Blend Mode to darken

Sample a portion of the face with "nice"skin

http://www.sitepoint.com/photo-retouching-removing-hot-spots-in-photoshop/

Professional Retouch

Dramatic Style

Retouching

Brighten Teeth 

Removing Bags From Eyes

Edit and color photos

Airbrush

Cinematic Color Grading

I don't expect you to edit all of the pictures today. You will have Monday as well.

Please spend roughly 8-12 minutes editing each picture. Don't forget basic crops and color adjustments.

5/25: SELF-PORTRAITS ASSIGNMENTS

• SELF-PORTRAIT = 24 images titled Naming Convention + SelfPortraits
• Select 2 photo types from the following 5 categories, and shoot at least 12 pictures for each concept. 
• EXTRA CREDIT OPTION:  take 24  more images titled Naming Convention + SelfPortraitsXtraCred
• Select 2 MORE photo types from the following 5 categories, and shoot at least 12 pictures for each concept.
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.
5. COLOR SCHEMES: monochromatic, warm, cool, neutral, analogous, complementary. 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. 

5/25: INTRO TO SELF-PORTAITS

Look at the photos on the following websites for self-portrait ideas. 

Then and then answer the questions below to prepare for your self-portrait photo shoot. 

 

Google Self Portraits

100 Awesome Self Portraits 

http://www.istockphoto.com/file_search.php?action=file&text=%22self+portrait+photography%22&b360a499b630a312fcf53946152d9cd2_1_203920=self+portrait+photography

http://www.teachingphoto.com/school_work.html

Also, go to Getty Images and do a portraits search (self-portraits on Getty show people taking pictures of themselves. We do not need to see the camera).

What categories do you think you will pick? Why?

What are your interests and hobbies that you can showcase in your self-portrait?

What colors will be the best for you to work with for self-portrait where color is emphasized? What are your favorite colors?

Do you have any costumes or props you can use for the self-portraits?

(OPTIONAL)  Next, use text edit, or Word and drop the answers into the proper class folder. Then sketch two of your ideas for self-portraits. Include location, outfits, poses, costumes, and facial expressions etc. I realize that not everyone is an amazing artist, but do your best.

5/25: SELF-PORTRAIT PROJECT EXAMPLES

Self Portrait Assignment

The Art of Constructing a Self-Portrait

A self-portrait comes from within. Injecting 'those we love' into the portrait steers one away from the harder task to trying to reveal self without adornment.

If you eat, sleep, and live for speed then your self-portrait should reflect motion and movement as one of its cornerstones.

If you are a reflective type, then reflections and patterns and their intersections should occupy a primary space.

If overall you feel more flawed then whole, then you wouldn't want to go about photographing the most pristine parts of yourself; you would want, instead, to capture your essence in a manner that describes and defines you without complaining. I say that because the essence of self-discovery requires you to be a benign observer of self so as not to hone in too closely on this or that part.

A sense of 'wholeness' is difficult to capture at best. Indeed, wholeness is almost impossible for some people to even understand -- let alone capture in themselves -- because their persons and their lives are so fragmented, so disorganized in general.

But that is what self-portraiture is all about, capturing the whole -- the whole of who you are as a person.

Try to be unforgiving in a benign and neutral way. Study yourself in the mirror and paint what you see there. Then go inside yourself and paint what you see there."

www.drellenrudolph.com

5/18: PORTRAIT ASSIGNMENT, HOMEWORK (DUE 5/23) & TIPS

• YOU MAY USE A DIFFERENT MODEL FOR THIS SHOOT.
• 24 photo contact sheet titled Portrait2 & 3 (Take at least 50 shots!) 
• FOCUS ON LIGHTING, ANGLES, COLOR SCHEMES & COSTUMES, etc. (If need more)
• 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 
• Highlight your 3 best shots

You will shoot AT LEAST 50 pictures of your subject each day (most of you will shoot over 100 photos). One day you will shoot at school using the lights in the studio and the other day you will shoot off-campus at a predetermined location. 

1. Find a partner in this class.
2. Talk to your subject. What type of portraits do you want to create? Use colors or lighting to create a concept for your portrait. Costumes or uniforms work great. Imaginary ideas are OK. Choose an interesting setting based on your concept.
3. Change angles between shots. Shoot at least 50 pictures of each subject.
4. Use props if they will help the audience learn something about the subject.
5. Vary the lighting. Use filters, flashlights, lamps, or multiple lights to enhance your picture. Use the different lighting techniques that you will read about in class (see above)
6. Encourage different emotional looks. Pretend you are Austin Powers taking pictures. Tell your subject they are "groovy".
7. Having your subjects "pose" in action is just fine.
8. Consider the location. Where you take your picture is important.
9. 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.

Additional Tips (Try several of the following) :

1. Alter your perspective.
2. Play with eye contact. (Looking off camera, or looking within the frame)
3. Break the rules of composition
4. Experiment with lighting.
5. Move your subject out of their comfort zone.
6. Shoot candidly.
7. Use a prop.
8. Focus on one body part.
9. Obscure Part of your subject.
10. Take a series of shots.
11. Frame your subject.
12. Go with a wide angle.
13. Play with backgrounds.
14. Change the format framing. Try verticals (portraits) & horizontals (landscape) shots.
15. Hold your camera at an angle.
16. Take unfocused shots.
17. Introduce movement.
18. Experiment with subject expressions.
19. Fill the frame.
20. Find or create interesting subjects.

5/18: PORTRAIT ASSIGNMENT 1: 1/2 Class On Campus & 1/2 Off-Campus

• Return 20 minutes before the end of class.
• 24 photo contact sheet titled Portrait1  (Take at least 50 shots!)
• 12 in COSTUMES/UNIFORMS/PROPS
• 12 with an emphasis on FACIAL EXPRESSIONS
• Highlight your 3 best shots on each contact sheet 
• Note:  For this shoot you are REQUIRED TO USE COSTUMES OR SPORTS UNIFORMS for 12 of your pictures, or be dressed in clothing and using props other than the typical everyday you.  If you do not have costumes, you will be expected to retake your pictures outside of class. Additionally, if you are unhappy with your images you may retake pictures outside of class, and use a different model if you wish.

5/16: PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHERS

Yousuf Karsh - http://www.karsh.org/

Mary Ellen Mark - http://www.maryellenmark.com/

Philipe Halsman - http://philippehalsman.com/

Dorothea Lange - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorothea_Lange

5/11: INTRODUCTION TO PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY

Take notes on the following portrait & LIGHTING (links at the end) links and then upload to Canvas:

• Portrait HintsPart 1  
• Portrait Hints Part 2 
• More Hints 
• Even more hints 

 

Lighting!!!
http://mrstorydigiphoto.blogspot.com/2011/12/different-lighting-techniques.html 

• Creating Killer Headshots: The Cheap Way! - David Griffin
• A quick start guide to the one light setup - David Griffin
• Back Lighting - Studio Lighting Setup - StudioLighting.net
• Paramount (Butterfly) Lighting - Studio Lighting Setup - StudioLighting.net
• Multiple Light Portrait Setup Hints - David E. Price
• Short Lighting - Studio Lighting Setup - StudioLighting.net
• Broad Lighting - Studio Lighting Setup - StudioLighting.net

5/8-9: PANNING TECHNIQUE FOR ACTION PHOTOGRAPHY

You may use the panning technique as described in class and in the Motorcross video. 

5/1: INTRODUCTION TO ACTION PHOTOGRAPHY

Read and take notes (& submit in Canvas) on the following links with Action Photo Tips:

• http://www.olympusamerica.com/crm/oneoffpages/crm_actionshots_tennis.asp
• http://improvephotography.com/736/10-tips-for-capturing-action-packed-moments/

Here is a link to some great action photos. Please notice how most of these photos show engaging action in an interesting location. You will shoot similar photos during our Action Photo unit.

4/25: DEPTH OF FIELD (DoF) ASSIGNMENT (On-Campus Assignment)

 The goal of this assignment is to get a better understanding of how to control Depth of Field (DoF), or the area in your picture that is in focus. You will be working with a partner, and photograph a series of DoF images of various still-life arrangements. You should bring in 4-6 objects with the same theme and some variety. Consider if the objects are interesting and eye catching. Examples: apples, pool balls, Hershey Kisses, coffee cups, shoes, nail polishes, baseball hats, or nesting dolls, etc. I will also have objects that you may use. The objects should be setup at specific distances from where you will place your camera. You may be creating a DOF chart like the examples from the Internet that are shown below. Use your handouts and charts to help you. You will experiment with having a shallow DoF, or selective focus, to having a large depth of field where everything may be in focus.

BEFORE YOU TAKE YOUR PICTURES:

1. Read and watch the videos about Depth of Field (DOF) on my blog, mskingphotoclass.blogspot.com
2. You will need a tripod and a DSLR camera with a 55 mm lens.
3. If sharing the camera, GET AN EXTRA SD CARD. Check that your battery is charged, and lens is clean.
4. Set your ISO to__________________. (Ask your teacher for correct setting)
5. Set your camera up about 2 feet from the objects. The objects should be set up in a diagonal line that gradually goes further away, or at varied distances from the camera. 
6. USE MANUAL FOCUS - DO NOT CHANGE THE FOCUS ON YOUR LENS BETWEEN THESE SHOTS! Be careful NOT to move the camera, don't change focus between images, just aperture and shutter speed.
7. Focus on the object that is second closest to you. You may need to move the camera to focus (by pressing down half way) and then moving your camera to re-compose the picture. Set your F-stop according to the chart and use your meter to set the correct shutter speed. This means that your meter will read ‘0’ when you adjust the shutter.
8. WHEN FINISHED, YOU WILL HAVE A TOTAL OF 24 PICTURES.
9. Be sure to be back 15 minutes before the end of class.
10. Create a contact sheet titled, DOF1 and attach submit it in Google Classroom

SUBJECT	PICTURES # AND APERTURE SETTING:	LENS	MODE:	SHUTTER SPEED
Composition #1	1. Biggest Aperture (F5.6 or bigger) 2. Close down a few stops (F8) 3. Close down more stops (F11 or F16?) 4. Smallest Aperture (F22 or smaller)	Zoom IN completely	Manual (M)	Adjust EACH picture for correct exposure!
Composition #2	Pictures 5-8: Repeat from  1-4	Zoom OUT a little.	Aperture Priority (A)	Camera will do automatically
Composition #3	Pictures 9-12: Repeat from  1-4	Zoom OUT a little. More	Manual (M)	Adjust EACH picture for correct exposure!
Composition #4	Pictures 13-16: Repeat from  1-4	Zoom OUT  completely.	Aperture Priority (A)	Camera will do automatically
Composition #5	Pictures 17-20: Repeat from  1-4	Your choice	Manual (M)	Adjust EACH picture for correct exposure!
Composition #6	Pictures 21-24: Repeat from  1-4	Your choice	Aperture Priority (A)	Camera will do automatically

4/24: APERTURE AND DEPTH OF FIELD

Your next assignment will focus on Depth of Field. To learn more about exposure and DOF (Depth of Field), please see the information below, which is from the book "Photography," by Upton and Upton.

4/24: VIDEOS FOR UNDERSTANDING DEPTH OF FIELD

Watch the following videos and take notes on Depth of Field, or DOF, aperture, and shutter speed.

1. Lesson 5 - Depth of Field (DOF) by easy exposure https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKwlbYXxRC4

2. Depth of Field : Photography Tutorial for Beginners (Bokeh) - CamCrunch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHxG1f3X1f4

4/11: MANUAL PHOTO CHEAT SHEETS