Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Portrait Photography Requirements

Objectives:

  • To successfully complete a portrait photo shoot using studio lighting, backdrop, and a model
  • Construct a new identity or bring awareness to an important issue by positioning and guiding your model and using at least two "props" or making two alterations to your model.
  • Position the lighting and adjust camera settings so that the lighting supports the identity you are constructing and be able to explain it.
  • Know how to fracture a photo in photohsop
Requirements:

For Photoshoot
  • 20 minute photo shoot with at least 20 photos (make sure you are adjusting lighting and positioning of model and that backdrop covers background.  Look at photo and adjust!)
  • Must construct an identity or social justice issue using at least two props/adjustments/costume pieces (mask, make up, hat, tape, jewelry, paint, food, etc.)
  • Lighting must support/enhance the character or theme you are conveying with your model and props
  • Must have backdrop-cannot see the wall in final photo
In Photoshop
  • 1 final 8x10 in photograph
  • Photoshop edits
    • Original saved .jpg image
    • Working saved .psd image
      • Background layer, image sizing, resolution, cropping
    • Adjustments layer (ying yang)
      • brightness, contrast, exposure, etc.
    • Clean up layer
      • Clone stamp, burn & dodge
    • Flatten image and save as .jpg
    • Only other Photoshop edits allowed: de-saturate (black and white)
Fractured Requirements in Photoshop
  • 10-15 2x3 in. fractured sections of model printed
  • Final composition no larger than 20x20 in.
  • Must be mounted with glue and accurately aligned 
  • Must be signed and titled with white pencil

DEADLINES/DUE DATES:
  • Brainstorm and inspiration find- Friday 1/9 (formative)
  • Photographing complete and (20) images due at beginning of class Friday 1/23 (formative)
  • Portrait Photographer Research Assignment due Monday 1-26 (summative)
  • Photoshop Editing/Fracturing/Printing Due Tuesday 1-27 (formative)
  • Final matted project due Monday 2-2 (Summative)
****Must have fee paid in order to print with photo paper!

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