"A photographic portrait is a picture of someone who knows he is being photographed, and what he does with this knowledge is as much a part of the photograph as what he's wearing or how he looks." ~Richard Avedon
In this assignment students will explore portrait photography. Students will apply their knowledge of composition, framing, angles and lighting while photographing people. Students will look at portraits by various photographers, and borrow strategies used by these artists to create a series of portraits that capture the distinctive character of their subject/s.
WHAT'S DUE Watch the Tutorials provided Classwork: Research due Thursday, November 21 Remake a Master: Due Monday November 25 Photoshop 1: Vintage Portrait Due Tuesday December 10 Photoshop 2: Surreal Self Portrait Due Thursday December 5 Assignment: 12 final photographs, three best of each person you photographed, Due Wednesday, December 11 Reflection: Due Thursday, December 12