As I have mentioned, photography is not about technology. And that may be a complicated concept.
So I have a few specific assignments that can help you understand better.
1. Take a look at the photographs you see in magazines, newspapers, websites, anywhere you find a still image. Jot down your first impression of the photograph. Thumbs up or thumbs down... and why?
2. Can you figure out what the photographer is trying to say? and does it work?
3. Are there unnecessary or distracting elements in the image? What would do to correct that.
Now comes the work part:
1. Option #1
Please get a disposable camera - no settings to fiddle with - and shoot the entire camera. You'll need to either print small images (even 5 x 7s are only 9 cents at Walmart) and study your results, keeping in mind your thoughts about what you are shooting. Please consider uploading your images so we can discuss. You can do this be requesting a CD of your images rather than prints. You can do that privately to my email or directly to my blog.
2.Option #2
You can also use any camera you have. For this assignment, it is important you only use the Automatic Option. Please only use a 50mm or 35mm lens. If you have a zoom. Please only shoot at one of these. Please upload your images as in #1
I shot the image below in 2004 using a Canon point and shoot at auto with the lowest 35mm setting. And it's become one of my most popular images.
Really looking forward to discussing your images.
