Photography Project

Lighting and extreme close-up

Using a digital camera, OR phone, please take 6 pictures. 

Produce 3 images in which lighting plays a central, key role, in the overall composition.  Consider direct and indirect lighting in addition to natural vs. artificial light.  We will discuss and view samples of dynamic shots that depend on different lighting effects during class.  

Produce another 3 images images that illustrate effective use of extreme close-up to create a visually dynamic picture. 

When finished, please upload your 6 images to your assignment #2 folder on Google.

Here are a few examples:

Natural light with soft shadow creating a dynamic texture.	High contrast, natural, shadow.
Slow shutter speed, tripod, taken at night.	Contact sheet
Studio lighting and diffusion	Studio lighting and diffusion
Dramatic natural lighting	Silhouette (meter off sky)