Assignment - Light and Shadow

Out of Class Assignment:
Take a series of images (post 5 to your blog for the critique) where shadows and light make interesting patterns and shapes. Capture these effects using either natural or artificial light sources. Look for details, unusual angles, and the interplay of the shadows with the elements in the environment.The Images should be in Black and White. I will give a review in class on how to do this

Due Tuesday, April 8.

take a look ta these photos for inspiration.

http://www.freephotoresources.com/great-examples-of-the-use-of-light-and-shadow/

http://02varvara.wordpress.com/2008/04/12/7th-moscow-photo-biennale/

In Class Excercise - Due Friday April 4

in a style similar to Laslo Moholy-Nagy and Ray Metzker , create a high contrast black and white image.

Using the the tripod and the Nikon camera, set up and photograph a still life that uses shadows and light.
Use cut paper and various found objects to create your composition.

The pictures should be high contrast, so Desaturate (convert to black and White)and adjust the Levels or Curves to achieve the required effect.

Set the ISO to 800 or lower and use Aperture priority (You set the aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed) for the best results.

Be sure to take pictures from multiple perspectives, close up, and various lighting conditions.