5/25: PORTRAITS & SELF-PORTRAITS ASSIGNMENTS & HOMEWORK

PORTRAIT & SELF-PORTRAIT UNIT:

You will submit the following:

• 4 contact sheets (24 images each)
• Pick one of the following: 
• 2 PORTRAIT & 2 SELF-PORTRAIT contact sheets OR
• 3 PORTRAIT & 1 SELF-PORTRAIT contact sheets
• • One set of pictures will be for homework. DUE: Tu/Wed, 5/31-6/1
  • Th/Fri, 6/2-3: PHOTOSHOP TUTORIAL ON EDITING PORTRAITS
   
• Each contact sheet should focus on the following
• PORTRAIT CS1 = 24 images with Costumes
• PORTRAIT CS2 = 24 images that were photographed in the SC Studio & focus on LIGHTING
• PORTRAIT CS3 = 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
• SELF-PORTRAIT CS4 = 24 images  
• Select 2 photo types from the following 4 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.
 

• The following days will be for photographing in class:
• Th/Fri, 5/19-20:  OFF CAMPUS Portrait shoot
• Th/Fri, 5/26-27: ON CAMPUS STUDIO (1/2 class) & OFF CAMPUS
  (1/2 class) Portraits or Self-Portaits photo shoot
• Tu/Wed, 5/31-6/1:  FLIP ON & OFF CAMPUS from last class
  Portraits or Self-Portaits photo shoot
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• For each photo shoot: 
• Take at least 50 shots for each photo shoot, and select your best 24 for CS.
• 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

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

• 24 photo contact sheet titled Portrait CS5 
• Highlight your 3 best shots 
• Your choice.

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.