7 Deadly Sins...

The 7 deadly sins, also known as the cardinal sins and the capital vices, are a list of immoral tendencies mankind is said to fall victim to. Originally founded by Gregory the Great the list is not made up of actions but rather of dispositions or sentiments. Another peculiarity is that thoroughly nasty traits such as cruelty, malevolence, hypocrisy or ingratitude are left out. A third is that some of the sins are arguably connected with virtue: for example, proper pride is allied to the self-esteem that derives from doing something well, and a central motivation to virtue; proper anger is allied to the indignation that immoral actions warrant, and lust is nature's way of ensuring procreation. Regardless of interpretation and opinion the following list conger up infinite visual representations;

• Pride (vanity)
• Envy (jealousy)
• Wrath (anger)
• Gluttony (over-indulgence)
• Greed (covetousness)
• Lust (wantonness)
• Sloth (laziness)

wikipedia has far more information on the topic.

The above list has numerous interpretations and definitions, far more than my synonyms list aside the sin. Regardless, each should spawn some thought. How can you represent this with your camera, keeping in mind that all images need to be classroom appropriate, not overtly sexual in nature, and not objectifying any person or group.

Before you start shooting, take the following survey to find "your" deadly sin for inspiration:

http://www.4degreez.com/misc/seven_deadly_sins.html

ASSIGNMENT:

You will need to shoot 40 images (good images!!!) surrounding 2, or more, sins of your choice. Be creative, think outside of the box and figure out how you can use all you have learned in this class to represent your chosen topics in various ways, compositionally, technically, etc. Consider lighting, framing, angles, etc. Images do not have to be portraits, they can be abstract, still life, panoramic, or any other image style you think can represent your chosen topic(s).

• 40 images will be due on Tue/Wed December 9-10.

• Will will be editing and submitting your best 3 images.

If you are familiar with Americas next top model, there was a 7 deadly sins shoot on the show: