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Studio Address

3500 Parkdale Ave, 3rd floor, suite 13, 21211

Here is a link to the Google Document again if any of you need it: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gtwj1CgsTstVrUXLOA9IgNwoPxI-AdTFvh3V-Pb_D5U/edit?usp=sharing

Examples from my class shoot.

Class Shoot

Here is the Google Document for the class shoot. Please use this to refer to what your job is and what you need to bring.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gtwj1CgsTstVrUXLOA9IgNwoPxI-AdTFvh3V-Pb_D5U/edit?usp=sharing

Here is the photographer that will be visiting us next week.

Final Project

Your final project will be a well crafted, well printed book containing a series of 10-15 images. These images must be thematically and conceptually consistent. What you shoot is up to you! Each book will contain (i.e.. printed in your book) a 1-2 paragraph artist statement outlining your project.

We will spend the second half of the semester working on these images. New work is expected each week towards your project. We will critique, shoot, reshoot and finely tune these images. Do not tone or edit the images we share in class. You may however tone/retouch the final images to be printed in the book.

It may help you to get a test copy made in case the prints do not turn out as well as you’d like. Either way, timing will be important. The final books will be due the last day of class 5/23. We will view them together as a class, talk about them. I will take them home to grade. You may pick them up next semester in the crib.

Suggestions for book printing // Do NOT use templates

https://www.artifactuprising.com

https://www.adoramapix.com/

http://www.blurb.com

https://www.nationsphotolab.com

http://www.magcloud.com

For next class //

-Prepare 1/2 page printed proposal for your final project. Describe in detail what your concept is and what your approach will be. Things to consider: Why this concept? What does it mean to you?

- Collect inspiration images, sketches, poems, videos, and anything that will help show us what direction you want to go in. Share this with the class. Can be on your tumblr, can be a power point. Whatever works for you.

-Be prepared to share with the class. We will talk about it together and share ideas. Be prepared to start work on this assignment as soon as possible.

-In progress images for assignment 4 must be posted to your blog. We will share those images and critique. Final images from this assignment will be due on 4/4.

Looking ahead //

When we return from Spring Break we will meet for individual critiques. Be prepared to have work in progress to share. This can be sketches, an outline of your plan to shoot, a revised or more detailed concept, etc. We will critique one on one. This is your chance to ask me questions and discuss.

#final project #DO THIS #YOLO #Yup #hastagsarefun #your teacher is watching #do good work #FML #this will be fun keep telling yourself that

Crib Schedule !

Hey guys here is the fully new updated crib schedule. I hope this helps all of you out with renting equipment

https://drive.google.com/a/students.towson.edu/file/d/0B3ch_-UELljRaFJHaFdGWlRUS1E/view?usp=sharing

Advice for Portrait Photographers

Here is a great article for all of you to check out!

https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.lensculture.com/articles/todd-hido-advice-for-portrait-photographers&source=gmail&ust=1488642727019000&usg=AFQjCNFe12fkgpOnUDs4nctRtTgMwzn4Wg

Assignment #4

-Reshoot and finalize assignment 3,

-Create 3 different scenes in each of the following locations:

-Interior (3)

-Exterior Day time (3)

-Exterior Night Time (3)

Be creative with your scenes, tell a story. Post at least 9 images to blog

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Rlm9nL70D0afjAJQTwdQC81LleKqvhZEXvQH7rYvauI/edit?usp=sharing

Revised Crib Policy

Here is a link to the newly revised crib policy: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3ch_-UELljReHp2aHRpdkFSdGc

Assignment #3

-Re-shoot assignment #2. Post 5 final images to blog.

-Create at least 2 images (person or object or mix) in studio environment in each of the following set ups:

Even light

Dark Background with hair or rim light

High Key

Lit backdrop

-Post at least 8 images to blog.

Link to slideshow shown in class:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/15DeJhXqwwV6z3wj74ladlLSgXomvqCrbLPbXL0pFoYE/edit?usp=sharing

Some Helpful Links for Assignment #2

Hey guys, so we ended up going through a lot of the demo stuff quickly. Here are some links to hopefully refresh you if you have any questions. Remember to experiment and have fun with it!

Basic Guide to Setting up Alien Bees: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nf3Jl34ifUs

Tutorial on Various Lighting Systems at Different Price Ranges (basically a great way to compare different systems): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g80pPqMtVNM

How to Use a Sekonic Light Meter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGBkgvF23qQ

I hope these help you guys in some ways. And remember that Sean and I are around to help answer any questions you have!

Cleaning Dirt From Camera

In class a few students had questions about cleaning dirt from your cameras Here are two links that you guys may find helpful about how you can do about that:

http://www.adorama.com/alc/0013666/article/The-Secret-of-Effectively-and-Safely-Cleaning-Your-Digital-Camera-Sensor-Yourself

https://petapixel.com/2016/08/23/step-step-guide-cleaning-camera-sensor/

And here are the best places to buy any supplies you would need to do so! Service Photo is local and BH usually delivers in two days to the Maryland area.

http://servicephoto.com/

http://www.bhphotovideo.com

Assignment #2

Create portraits in a studio environment using one light and at least 3 different modifiers. Use Hard light, Soft light, Backlight and directional light to explore different moods. 10 unedited images posted to blog.

- Meter ALL of your shots. Correct exposure is important!

-Consider your backdrop. Don’t be afraid to use colors or textures! Be creative here.

- Set aside enough time to explore and take your time. Please do not rush.

-Portraits are more than just photographs of people. Tell your viewer something about your subject

-YOU control the image. Don’t be afraid to pose your subject. Don’t be afraid to ask them to change clothing. Consider

all things as they will affect your final image.

-You can use more than one subject

-take notes on your camera settings and set-up. Diagrams help for later!

-Don’t be afraid to experiment. Move those lights around!

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1RKiU1LbvtaWks7cDJQcol2gUUbClc9iMVoPqFO-NROo/edit?usp=sharing

Assignment #1

Seek out or create different qualities of light. Make photographs in each of the scenarios below. These should be a mixture of landscape, portraits and/or objects. Upload 2 final images from each category (excluding artificial light) to your blog. Be creative with what you use to achieve these results.

-Natural Light (2)

-Ambient Light (2)

-Back lighting (2)

-Side/Directional Light (2)

-Soft/Diffused Light (2)

-Hard light (2)

Here is a link to the powerpoint that we viewed during class so you guys can refer to it while you start your first assignment: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1kT1MN5WODPk14BM5U0wdQ05JPBzPgjc9bvg1bym6mhc/edit?usp=sharing