10: ASSIGNMENT TEN:  A COOK’S KITCHEN

10: ASSIGNMENT TEN: A COOK’S KITCHEN

This is a special assignment: One that may include a person and some food. Make it serious, make it fun… but make it interesting. I know there are people shooters in the group, and there are tabletop shooters… as well as food and still life shooters who...

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TRYING YOUR HAND AT LIGHT PAINTING

TRYING YOUR HAND AT LIGHT PAINTING

A good tripod and a torch (flashlight) that you can modify can be a great deal of fun and help you pull off a spooky shot. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPyce5NbxiE

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SPOOKY LOCATION SHOOT

SPOOKY LOCATION SHOOT

If you can find a location like this, it could be very much fun. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmEWF2ycQNA

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COFFEE: IMAGES FROM THE COMMUNITY

COFFEE: IMAGES FROM THE COMMUNITY

The alumni and current students are encouraged to do an image assignment from the community. This month we share September's Assignment: Coffee. Enjoy!

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09: ASSIGNMENT NINE: STILL LIFE WITH A SINGLE FLOWER

09: ASSIGNMENT NINE: STILL LIFE WITH A SINGLE FLOWER

We start off with a simple still life. Whether we shoot editorial or advertising, the world of still life will always be something we need to be familiar with. Fashion shooters are often called on to shoot inanimate still life. So are corporate, travel and...

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08: ASSIGNMENT EIGHT: THE ORIGINS OF HALLOWEEN

08: ASSIGNMENT EIGHT: THE ORIGINS OF HALLOWEEN

"The Origin of Halloween" Halloween's roots can be traced back to Celtic culture in Ireland. According to their "Druid" religion, November 1st was New Years' on their calendar. The celebration would begin on October 31st, and last into the following day....

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SHINYS OBJECTS WITH SIMPLEST LIGHTING TOOLS

SHINYS OBJECTS WITH SIMPLEST LIGHTING TOOLS

I am a big fan of using reflected boards for lighting shiny surfaces. This is a very nice tutorial on how to use boards and small lights to delicately carve a soft light. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfQoftGuiOU

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PHOTOGRAPHING SHINY OBJECTS

PHOTOGRAPHING SHINY OBJECTS

This is a nice little tutorial showing angle of incidence / angle of reflection and how to use that law of physics in designing your light. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8HNBcu3Hig

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