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Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Fall Still Life - Due Monday, November 10th

For this assignment each student must shoot at least 12 exposures of 24 of the pumpkins set up in the photography lab. Students need to photograph the fall items

to show texture and shadows created by the use of lights (side, front, back, etc.)


3 shots of the first 12 exposures must show minimum depth of field.

All pictures mush show texture and shadows. It is highly recommended that you photograph the items in the classroom in the manner when best suits the type of assignment. For example, attempt to shoot most of the items up close in order to achieve a clear image or to show texture and shadows.


You will have consumed 12 shots of your 24 exposures. The remaining 12 exposures are to be shot at home. Please continue this theme for the remainder of the assignment. Some example might include a pumpkin patch and apples at Patterson Fruit Farm. Please take all of your pictures outside for best results.

Please use different camera settings for each subject photographed. For a particular subject you may want to think about your composition. Such as:

  • Lines create interest whether they are converging leading or curving.

  • Arcs and circles draw attending when used in a clever manner.

  • Patterns- Find a subject that shows a pattern

  • Rhythm- Find a subject that shows rhythm.



You will turn in one final photo taken from the subjects placed in the classroom and one photo taken outside of the classroom. Please make sure you include all of your

contact sheets, test strips, negatives, write up and log sheet when you submit your assignment.

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