Dramatic Lighting Assignment

Sample Album Lighting Images
Sample Student Images

Light is an essential element of every photograph and it is often taken for granted.
Sensitize yourself to the light around you.

In every new location, look for and identify the source(s) of light and what effect they have on the scene.
Look for light sources, patches of light and shadows.
Directional light is created when there is a single source of light or one source that is stronger than others.

You should look for the effect of light and shadow on your subject.
Your photographs should show evidence of directional light.
Shadows and highlights are indicators of directional light and become part of your composition.
Shadows become "real" when they are captured in a photograph.

In addition to capturing available light- use your portable light to enhance your images..
Experiment with your light and reflectors to make powerful, dramatic images.
Shoot a lot- showing how you test out different lighting and camera angles.

Shooting close-up can be easier to create strong compositions.
By closing in on a subject, you remove distractions from the surrounding environment and can concentrate with elements of design such as shape, line, and form. clutter.

You can sign up for studio time and use the studio lights and backdrop.

SUBJECT MATTER IS YOUR CHOICE-
THINK OF EXPRESSING YOURSELF THROUGH YOUR CHOICE OF SUBJECTS.

Shoot at least one roll of film, experimenting with images that have directional light.

Try to shoot the same subject under different lighting conditions-

DO NOT photograph the light source.
Getting close:
Take ownership of the whole frame, take responsibility for everything in your image, scan the whole frame before you press the shutter.

Shoot indoor shots (use your light to enhance the image)
Shoot outdoor shots (look for natural directional light
Try shooting at night


You will hand in one 8X10 print, a proper proof contact sheet, and your film log sheet.
This print will be 8X10 Matted with a Window mat- (we will cover matting and mounting in class)
Print as well as you can using contrast control and burning and dodging if necessary.
Be sure to label all your work:
Name, date & roll number on proof sheet.
Name, date, assignment, roll#, frame # on each print.

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