Portfolio Timeline

Friday - shooting day (once questions are answered on web site)
Monday - Editing day & first 40 image contact sheet due
Wednesday - Shooting day
Friday - Short period, second 40 image contact sheet due

Be sure your topic is attainable, interesting, and can set you up for success!  Each of the final images you turn in (9 for UC, 6 for Seniors) needs to be reflective of the absolute BEST you can do and should represent your topic from a unique angle and be a stand alone amazing image.

Good Luck!

Lots due today

Today is going to be a work day to catch up, turn things in, and make sure your grade us where you want it.

Here is what is due:

Portraits:

• 4 edited out of class portraits
• contact sheet of 24 best portraits (no more than 2 subjects
• 4 edited in class portraits
• contact sheet of 12 in class portraits

Web Site Gallery

• Email me a link to your gallery:
• brian.story@shorelineschools.org

Final Project

• answer these 8 questions today regarding your portfolio topic.
• http://learn.shorelineschools.org/shorecrest/bstory/index.php?section=discussion&threadID=31992

Art Expo

• Some images are still not printed, easy points, turn in your favorite pic!

Portrait Retouch

Follow 4 of the following:

http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2008/07/15/70-beauty-retouching-photoshop-tutorials/

http://sixrevisions.com/photoshop/26-professional-photoshop-retouching-tutorials/

Art Expo

At the start of class today please turn in ONE image that you are most proud of.  This image will be printed and on display in the SC Art Expo.

Try and find an image that is not over edited, is unique, interesting, creative, and stands out from the crowd.

Out of Class Portraits

For every shot you should consider your subject, their expression, the "mood" you want in the image, the background, the pose, and your composition.  You are the boss when shooting portraits, take charge?

Think about: 

• perspective
• eye contact
• rules of composition
• experiments with lighting
• dramatic subject (out of comfort zone)
• shoot candidly
• introduce a prop
• focus on a body part
• obscure your subject
• take a series of shots (this will require more than 15 total pics)

 









1. Find no more than 2 interesting human subjects. The people you choose should WANT to be in the picture and they should be willing to cooperate.

2. Talk to your subject. You are the director of this adventure, make it what you want. Use colors or lighting to create a concept for your portrait. Costumes or uniforms work great. Imaginary ideas are OK. Choose an interesting setting based on your concept.

3. Change angles between shots. Shoot at least 10 pictures of EACH of your two subjects. This will give a good variety. 

4. Change your lighting; Use filters, flashlights, lamps, or multiple lights to enhance your picture.

5. Remember you are the boss, make them change their expression. Pretend it is high fashion and they have to create the next great "look" like blue steel (Zoolander).

6. Most importantly for this assignment don't forget your composition rules. Use framing, leading lines, rule of thirds, color contrast etc. to enhance your photo. Fill the frame!!!!

HAVE FUN & BE CREATIVE!!!! try to think out of the norm to come up with a creative setting, pose, expression, outfit, etc to make an amazing portrait!!!!

Studio Pics

Studio Lighting!!!
Your task this week is to shoot some interesting , creative and unique portraits using the studio lights. Remember the different lighting techniques seen in class.Use the lights to add emotion, feeling, or interesting shadows to your images. Try to think out of the box, manipulate the image with Manual settings on the camera, blur motion, stop action, take tons of pics, and ha

ve FUN! Shoot for the period in groups of 4 to 6 per light station. Everyone should shoot their own photo session.Take turns as each others subjects. Shoot a minimum of 5 pictures per photographer per station.