Finding Correct Exposure

Today you will find the correct exposure for 3 different lighting conditions.

The pictures should be properly exposed...you should see details in both the highlights and shadow areas of the pictures.

1. Outside on a sunny day
2. Inside the auditorium
3. In a hallway in school

Each time first take a picture with the following settings;

ISO -  400
Aperture - f 11
Shutter Speed 1/125

Next adjust the exposure settings until you find the correct exposure for each lighting situation.

Write down the settings for each picture.

Upload the pictures to your blog. Due today.

Post Zoo Pictures - Due Today

Today you will post your pictures from the Zoo trip.

Due Today at end of class.

Subjects include:

Animals

Nature

People

Other

The images should be:

Cropped if necessary
Desaturated (Black and White)
The levels or Curves should be adjusted to make the lights and shadows stand out.

Post the pictures to your blog

Next, write a DETAILED critique of the best picture of the 5 you posted.
1. Pick your best image from the 5 and write an In-Depth critique of it. Use the Critique Guide above. Address EVERY part of every section of the guide. Ask me if there is a section you do not understand

Seniors - FINAL PORTFOLIO

The final blog post will consist of 2 parts. 

In the first section you will post your 10 strongest images from the semester and provide a brief critique of each including 1 very strong element and 1 element you could improve upon. NOTE- Pick something from the Critique Guide.

In the second part you will provide an assessment of your portfolio and your work ethic.

Individual Image Critique

Post your 10 strongest images of the semester. All images must be in black and white although you may include a color version.

For each image discuss one strong point from the critique guide and one area you could improve upon.

Please assess your work and level of success on this project in each of the 3 main critique areas. Use the critique guidelines to help you with terminology and comments, 

I feel I have ____ exceeded/ ____ met/ ____fallen short of the objective for this image because.....

Overall Portfolio-Semester work

Please answer the following questions about your overall work this semester  using the 1-4 scale: 

1=Not at all, 2=Somewhat, 3=Mostly, 4=Absolutely

I completed my assignments on time 1 2 3 4

I fulfilled all assignments 1 2 3 4

Made good use of class time 1 2 3 4

Used a creative approach 1 2 3 4

My pictures unique and original 1 2 3 4

My craftsmanship is excellent 1 2 3 4

My images are sharp and focused 1 2 3 4

My images are well composed 1 2 3 4

My images have good contrast and exposure 1 2 3 4

My photography sets a mood 1 2 3 4

School Activity Pictures

Today, due to the testing shedule and short class period, you will take pictures of an extracurricular activity. Go to various rooms, ROTC, Band, Sports, FAC, and take pictures that document an activity in school.

Please be polite and ask permission.

Edit, Post, and Critique Your Pictures From the Park

Edit, Critique and Post your pictures from the field trip.

Crop, De-saturate and adjust Levels to get the best possible  image. 

Your pictures should include the following:

3 Nature Scenes
3 natural Details - either Close ups or Textures

If you have good shots of any of the following then you should post them also
Shadows
People - Environmental portraits
Animals
Architecture or Archtiectural details
Anything else that you really like....

Pick one of the pictures above and write a thorough critique in a new blog post

Critique Classmates Work

Today you will write 2 critiques.

1. Critique 1 classmate's picture of the square

2. Critique 1 classmate's picture of the Day in the Life Esaay

Use the Critique Guide, address all sections of the Guide

Edit, Caption, Explain, and Critique the Day in the Life Essay

Crop, Desaturate, Tone and upload at 4-7 images for the photo essay. 
Write an explanatory paragraph giving an overview of what we are viewing.
Caption each photo.
Write an in-depth critique of the best image in the essay.
Project is worth 200 Points