3/11/13

ASSIGNMENT #08 CITY OR TOWN -part 1


ASSIGNMENT #08 CITY OR TOWN
(Part 1 Due 3/25/13)  -Photo essay on a selected place

Please view: National Geographic How to photograph cities

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.”