Assignment 1

Assignment 1:Framing the image
Take at least 20 photos in a space that you are familiar with. The purpose of this project is to transform the everyday things and spaces that you take for granted and perhaps don't even notice. We will try  to see things in a "different light", transforming the everyday into the extraordinary. It is important that you try to transform your subject as much as you can, and try to see as the camera sees, to see photographically. When framing your subject, be aware of the entire frame and not merely the subject ;think about the relationship between foreground and background. Objects and scenes can be transformed using the camera close-up, photographing from a different perspective (higher looking down), using light to dramatize your subject, and using composition to create a stronger image.  Download all your images taken for this project to your computer. Place at least 10 on your blog , then create a post on  your blog (Call it assignment1).  DUE: Sept 17 research and at least 10 photos
Do not use flash for this assignment.

Set up your blog: go to blogger.com or wordpress and follow the instructions. Send me your blog address so that I can attach it to your name on the right column.

Research for your blog: Choose 2 photographers to research: GangCulture (Instagram) , Lee Friedlander or Andre Kertesz, Dorthea Lange, Walker Evans, James VanDerZee, Vivian Maier
( photographers that dealt with the familiar).Include websites of your research
(at least 2) and a short description of their work.
Ask yourself the question and provide answers to:
1. what kind of photographs do they make? (black and white, colour, subject matter)
2. Describe some of their compositions (centered, irregular, 
3. What were some of their ideas/motivation in making the pictures?
Include also, 2 examples each of their work (small images).
Place research on your blog (title the post: research assignment 1)

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Some random examples of the "familiar"