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.