SeriesI can build my technical ability by capturing a collection of photographs based on my personal expression through a series of themed photographs.
At times it can seem like there is absolutely nothing around to photograph. We have already done all of the regular photo subjects. Coming up with something new to open our creative eyes, finding new subjects to photograph isn’t that difficult. All it really takes is paying a bit more attention to the things that are already around you – those common, everyday objects making those the focal point. Often we look only at the big picture. In the mountains, we may look at all of the peaks instead of seeing the small patch of mushrooms growing on the side fallen tree trunk. Even in our own backyard flower beds, we have a tendency to only see the flowers, and miss the ladybug on a blade of grass right under it. A photographer is a story teller. However, instead of using words you’ll use pictures, tell your story from a new perspective. Students will collect images for their series for the entire semester turning it twice. The final images don't have to contain the original 15 turned in during the first quarter. Turning it in 1st quarter:
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Themes are a great way to practice your photographic skills. When selecting a theme you can focus on:
**NO FIRE, Themes not listed need to be approved by the teacher. When photographing themes school expectable art policy must be followed. |
Example:
Beth Galton is an accomplished photographer who specializes in still-life photography and food. In some of her most dramatic work, Beth teamed up with stylist Charlotte Omes to create a series of conceptual shots focusing on cut foods, but not in the ordinary way. Beth and Charlotte took everyday foods and cut away the sides to release the inner beauty of filled donuts, fancy ice cream, eggs, and most surprisingly, liquid foods.
Beth Galton is an accomplished photographer who specializes in still-life photography and food. In some of her most dramatic work, Beth teamed up with stylist Charlotte Omes to create a series of conceptual shots focusing on cut foods, but not in the ordinary way. Beth and Charlotte took everyday foods and cut away the sides to release the inner beauty of filled donuts, fancy ice cream, eggs, and most surprisingly, liquid foods.
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