COMP TOOLS #3: Light, Shadows and Reflection



Assignment:  For this photo project, light, shadows and reflections will be BOTH the main technique used as well as the actual subject of your photos.  In other words, the light, shadow and/or reflection actually "makes" the photo - without it the photo would not be nearly as effective or even worth making.  In order to do that you will need to pay special attention to light.  Throughout the trimester we will be focusing on communicating through your images.  For this assignment, you have a great opportunity to communicate mystery and make the viewer wonder what is going on in the photo. 

To DO:
1. Do some research on 'Light, Shadows and Reflections Photography' and post that research to your blog along with examples of images you find (in a google image search) interesting and/or particularly effective.

2 - Shoot early in the morning (just after sunrise) or later in the afternoon evening (before sunset) for longer shadows and softer light.

3 - Great reflections can be had just after a rain. Puddles and windows/mirrors with water droplets make for interesting reflections.

***Remember to Check out this video by Hayden Petersen for some very resourceful ways of making memorable images.

                                                                



 Take at least 70 photos and post the best 10 on your blog. When you have your 50 photos, get some feedback from a classmate AND Mr.Whitworth to see how you might improve.




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