Below are the photographs that will go on to be displayed in the photography art contest at Oldham County Public Library - LaGrange Branch. Thanks for voting in the preliminary rounds! Be sure to go to the library next week to cast your final votes!
Photography Resources
Below, you will find the resources you will need for this unit.
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Why is Photography Important?
Click HERE to read an article entitled, "Photography Changes How and What We See"
Click below to see a variety of videos that document the importance of photography both in the past and today:
WHO WE ARE
WHAT WE DO
WHAT WE SEE
WHERE WE GO
WHAT WE WANT
WHAT WE REMEMBER
Click below to see a variety of videos that document the importance of photography both in the past and today:
WHO WE ARE
WHAT WE DO
WHAT WE SEE
WHERE WE GO
WHAT WE WANT
WHAT WE REMEMBER
Famous Photographs and Photographers
Good site: http://www.atgetphotography.com/The-Photographers/index.html
The Afghan Girl, 1985 & 2002 - Steve McCurry
National Geographic has long been known for employing the world's best photographers and publishing images that have captivated the world. However, one image stands out in particular. An image so entrancing, it has become synonymous with NatGeo. For 17 years no one knew her name; she became known only as The Afghan Girl. In 2002, the photographer who made her famous finally got to meet her.
To read the original story that accompanied the Afghan Girl in the June 1985 publication of National Geographic, click HERE.
To watch a video documenting the search for the Afghan Girl, click HERE
To read the original story that accompanied the Afghan Girl in the June 1985 publication of National Geographic, click HERE.
To watch a video documenting the search for the Afghan Girl, click HERE
Migrant Mother
My Photographic Journey - Individual Project
As we progress through this unit, we are going to keep a "journal" of how our photography changes as we practice and learn new techniques.
CREATE YOUR JOURNAL: In the Humanities folder that we share on Google Drive, create a new folder, entitle it, "My Photographic Journey." Then create a new document titled, "Reflections."
CREATE YOUR JOURNAL: In the Humanities folder that we share on Google Drive, create a new folder, entitle it, "My Photographic Journey." Then create a new document titled, "Reflections."
PHOTO #1: We are going to talk a walk around campus. You are to find an image that captures, "Quintessential OC." You may take more than one image. Upload just ONE photograph to, "My Photographic Journey" folder in Google Drive and title it "Photo #1."
In your "Reflections" document create a journal entry with the heading Photo #1 and today's date. Thoughtfully and professionally answer the following in complete sentences.
You should also post this photo to our Google+ community, "Humanities OC Photography Unit" under the category, "OC Photo #1 Period --." When you post the photo, please answer the following questions in the comments section.
In your "Reflections" document create a journal entry with the heading Photo #1 and today's date. Thoughtfully and professionally answer the following in complete sentences.
- What is the subject of my photo?
- Why did I take this photo? In other words, what part of OC was I trying to capture?
- What did I do well in this photo?
- How could I have improved this photo?
You should also post this photo to our Google+ community, "Humanities OC Photography Unit" under the category, "OC Photo #1 Period --." When you post the photo, please answer the following questions in the comments section.
- What were you trying to capture? Did you successfully capture this?
- Explain how you captured "Quintessential OC."
PHOTO #2: Now that we have taken a few photos, let's learn how to improve them.
Click HERE for articles that include tips and tricks to improve your photography!
Click HERE for articles that include tips and tricks to improve your photography!
We are now going to take a second photo. Mrs. G has provided you with subject guidelines in the file below:
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Upload just ONE photograph to, "My Photographic Journey," in Google Drive and label it Photo #2. In your "Reflections document create a journal entry under the first entry and title it, "Photo #2" and include today's date. Reflect on the difference between Photo #1 and Photo #2 by thoughtfully and professionally answering the questions below.
You should also post this photo to our Google+ community, "Humanities OC Photography Unit" under the category, "OC Photo #2 Period --." When you post the photo, please answer the following questions in the comments section.
- How have I improved as a photographer? Have I gotten better at a specific technique(s)?
- What would I still like to practice?
You should also post this photo to our Google+ community, "Humanities OC Photography Unit" under the category, "OC Photo #2 Period --." When you post the photo, please answer the following questions in the comments section.
- What technique were you practicing in this photo?
- What technique would you like to practice further?
PHOTO #3: For photo #3, we are going to use an app called, OKDOTHIS. Check out the video below that explains what this app is all about! I have made an account that all of us will use together.
You will have to make an account. Sorry : ( Your user name and name can be anything you want but obviously the email needs to be valid. Allow access to camera roll but do NOT allow location services!
Explore OKDOTHIS and find at least 3 "do's" that you like. When you find a "do," complete the following steps CAREFULLY!!!
Additionally, pick your favorite OKDOTHIS and post it on our Google+ community under the category, "Photo #3 OKDOTHIS Period --" When you post your photo, answer the following questions in the comments section.
Explore OKDOTHIS and find at least 3 "do's" that you like. When you find a "do," complete the following steps CAREFULLY!!!
- Click on the "do."
- Take a look at other people's photos who have done this before at the bottom of the screen.
- Click on "do this." Take a photo (turn on the grid option in the upper right). All photos you take MUST be artistic - meaning they must employ the main techniques we have been working on: composition, lighting, perspective, focus,
- Apply one of the built-in filters, if you wish. You may layer them. Click, "next."
- THIS IS THE IMPORTANT PART!
- ++DO NOT publish to photo feed!
- ++DO NOT allow users to download.
- ++Save to Camera Roll. Save WITH attached do.
Additionally, pick your favorite OKDOTHIS and post it on our Google+ community under the category, "Photo #3 OKDOTHIS Period --" When you post your photo, answer the following questions in the comments section.
- What was the "do?"
- How did you manipulate the composition of the photo?
- How did you manipulate the lighting of the photo?
- How did you manipulate the perspective of the photo?
Photo #4: Taking all you have learned about photography, capture the most artistic shot yet!
++Purpose, Subject Matter, Composition, Background/Foreground,
Lighting, and Perspective
If you get stumped for ideas, browse the “Do’s” at OKDOTHIS.
Do NOT edit this photo (you will have time to do this in class). (See EDITING below.)
You must have the UNEDITED version of this photo saved in your Google Drive - My Photographic Journey folder by Thursday. (You should be able to address each of the techniques above in your photo.)
++Purpose, Subject Matter, Composition, Background/Foreground,
Lighting, and Perspective
If you get stumped for ideas, browse the “Do’s” at OKDOTHIS.
Do NOT edit this photo (you will have time to do this in class). (See EDITING below.)
You must have the UNEDITED version of this photo saved in your Google Drive - My Photographic Journey folder by Thursday. (You should be able to address each of the techniques above in your photo.)
Forced Perspective: By now we have practiced our photography techniques several times. Let's have some fun! One of the photography techniques we use is perspective. Since the first camera, artist have been manipulating perspective to create unusual, impossible, even funny, images using what is known as FORCED PERSPECTIVE. Forced perspective is when perspective (point of view) is manipulated in such a way that the impossible seems to have occurred. Take a look at the examples below. You will take at least 3 forced perspective photos that employ the techniques upon which we have been focusing: composition, background/foreground, lighting, and, of course, perspective. Put them in your "My Photographic Journey" folder in Google Drive. Then post the best forced perspective photo on our Google+ community under the "Forced Perspective - ALL Periods" discussion.
EDITING: We now going to plunge into the new age of photography - digital editing. You iPads are loaded with PicsArt an AWESOME and exhaustive photo-editing app but you may use any app you wish. Follow the steps below:
- You are going to edit Photo #4. At this point, you should have an unedited version of this photo in your Google Drive. If you need to do any cropping or correction editing, do so and RESAVE the photo to Google Drive, name it "First Edit." If you do not need to crop or make any corrective changes move onto the next step.
- Using an artistic app, such as PicsArt, creatively enhance the purpose of your photo. Be sure to keep in mind the elements and design principles of visual art. You must use at least 3 different "features," but you many use as many as you wish beyond that. When you are done editing, save the edited photo to Google Drive and label it, "Final Edit." Then post that photo onto our Google+ community, under the category, "Our Best Work." In the comments section answer the following questions before you share the photo.
- What is the purpose of my photograph?
- Explain how you achieved this purpose?