Week 4 Discussion

Plans for Project 2: Thematic Photo Collection 

What is your planned theme for your Project 2: Thematic Photograph Collection? Why did you choose this theme? Where do you plan to take your images?

    Share a few ideas and get some feedback, so you can make the best choice. Your instructor will approve your theme in this discussion, before you begin working on your project.

Week 3 Discussion

Shutter Speed, Exposure, and Aperture

This week we reviewed a significant amount of information on lighting resources and depth of field. In this discussion you will provide us with a short breakdown of your favorite resource from the lecture. In addition you will share with us an addition an example depth of field found either online or in print (scan it and post it.)

    Once you have posted this discussion please tell us which photographer you will be researching for Project 1, and a few details about this photographer and why you chose him/her.

Week 2 Discussion

Composition in Photography

This week you are required to go out and take photos that represent the principles of design. Part of the challenge is conceptual - how creative can you be with design principles such as unity and texture? The success of your photo will depend on that creative approach, and your ability to capture a strong composition. This week we are going to discuss what makes a successful photo. How do you ensure you have a strong composition?

Here is a link to Digital Photography Composition Tips
(http://digital-photography-school.com/digital-photography-composition-tips/ ) .

Please review the following brief articles:

• The Rule of Thirds
• Working the Lines in Your Photography
• Finding Fresh Angles to Shoot From
• Getting Horizons Horizontal
• Getting Images Straight
• Fill Your Frame
• The Importance of Focal Points
• Creating Active Space - Photographing Moving Subjects
• Getting Backgrounds Right
• Framing Your Shots
• How to Break the Rules of Photography
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  Once you have finished your review, please comment on at least three of the articles. What did you learn? What was helpful? What surprised you? What do you plan to use?