ASSIGNMENT #03
(Due 10/1/12) Selective Focus
PART 1
READING:
National Geographic Ultimate Field Guide, pages 44-82
1. Focus; 76-82
PART 2
Photographer’s Bio’s:
2. History of Photography Timeline
3. History of Photojournalism; Roger Fenton
PART 3
SELECTIVE FOCUS is a technique in which one portion of a
photograph is in focus, while other elements are blurred out-of-focus. The
photographer makes the choice. Remember, the viewer's eye is naturally drawn
toward the part of the photo that is in sharp focus. This is achieved by
careful focus and employing shallow depth of field through the use of a wide
aperture. The subject is isolated from its surroundings, through focus and
depth-of-field.
Photo 1
Photograph a person holding or with their favorite object,
with obvious foreground vs. background. Compose a photograph focusing on the
object. Only the object should be in sharp focus. The person should not be in
sharp focus. Using depth-of-field and selective focus, try to isolate the
subject from its surroundings to create a clean, sharp image. Be mindful of the
technical issues we’ve discussed in class; such as DOF, movement. Review
examples shown in class.
Photo 2
Photograph a close-up of a person in a favorite room or
place, with obvious foreground vs. background. There should be a connection
between the person and place.
Compose a photograph focusing on the person. Only the person
should be in sharp focus. The room or place should not be in sharp focus. Using
depth-of-field and selective focus, try to isolate the subject from its
surroundings to create a clean, sharp image. Be mindful of the technical issues
we’ve discussed in class; such as DOF, movement. Review examples shown in
class.
This is a creative and technical assignment. Make strong
expressive photos!
Shoot different angles, work the subject.
*Students must complete:
1. Select (1) best photo one of each.
2. use Photoshop to edit images.
3. Be sure to include a caption
4.SLUG PHOTO AS FOLLOWS:
EXAMPLES:
yourlastname_ focus_object.JPG,
yourlastname _ focus_person.JPG
***photos must be slugged correctly, -1pt
5. Place images in the “drop folder”
(remember to save a copy for yourself to you folder)
