ASSIGNMENT #08 CITY OR TOWN
(Part 1 Due 3/25/13)
-Photo essay on a selected place
PART 1.
READING:
History of Photojournalism;
(see photographers bios or the Blog)
1. FSA
2. WEEGEE
3. LIFE MAGAZINE
PART 2
SHOOTING ASSIGNMENT
Select an interesting town, place, or neighborhood, and
shoot a photo essay in the manner of a National Geographic photo essays, and
Sights & Sounds. If necessary, focus on one important aspect of the
location.
Be sure you select a location, you must be able to go back two more times,
as this is a multiple-week assignment. You
must make pictures on three-separate occasions. Be sure you select a
location that is visually interesting.
Explore the place, and produce a diverse set of images.
Research the town, learn what the town is known for, shoot
photos relative to the town. Shoot photos at various times of the day and
night. Use all the techniques and strategies we've discussed in class. Focus on
the people, not just the places.
use your flash if necessary.
*DUE 3/25/13, students must submit:
1. Select (10-15) best photos.
2. Caption photos.
3. SLUG PHOTO AS FOLLOWS:
Last name_townname_01.jpg, Last name_townname_02.jpg
EXAMPLE: franklin_ hoboken.jpg
4. Place images in the “drop folder.”
