Spend some time searching your soul, as well as some physical objects. Find some things that you resonate with—and that you think will photograph well. In the past, this has run the gamut from old books, to sacred objects, family artifacts, to animal bones, to... you name it. But do make sure it is something you could really explore for a while.
Find or create a background that compliments these objects.
Create a series of photographs of these objects. Explore how both passive and active lighting designs reveal your object in different ways. Perhaps you discover a balance between these polarities... light that is just active enough to bring some additional interest to your subject without taking over. Try all options. Bring your images to class and be ready to share what you discovered.
Next week we start to work with strobes. It is important to bring your hot-shoe synch.
Everyone needs to be present on Monday for the demo. We will begin in-class shooting with the following routine. Due to our limited facilities, we will rotate through the studio the following way for the first few weeks. After a few weeks, we'll rotate the groups so that every group has a chance to shoot on Monday.
Monday. Group 1 (Amelia, Elizabeth, Jennifer and Sara) will shoot in the studio the second half of class. Please bring a few of your object to class to shoot. We'll be going over some new things. Groups 2 and 3 should make best use of your time during this time—you can certainly hang out and watch.
Wednesday will be shooting for Group 2 (Antwon, Li, Heather, Kyle) and Group 3 (Michelle, Catherine and Joi). Group 1 should make best use of your time on Wednesday—you can certainly hang out and watch.
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