SUMMER 2021: 19: ASSIGNMENT NINETEEN; HOW WE ROLL

SUMMER 2021: 19: ASSIGNMENT NINETEEN; HOW WE ROLL

We are consumed by the vehicle. Due November 16, 2021 In most cities in the US and a lot of the cities of the world, getting around without a car or at least access to a vehicle of some kind is nearly impossible. Mass transit can help, as does public transportation –...

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SUMMER 2021 17: ASSIGNMENT SEVENTEEN: A ‘FREE’ SHOOT

SUMMER 2021 17: ASSIGNMENT SEVENTEEN: A ‘FREE’ SHOOT

THREE OPTIONS FOR FREE SHOOT WEEK: Do something totally original to blow our minds! Redo an assignment you know you can do better now. Do an assignment you may have missed along the way. NO RULES. This is an opportunity to take a breather and cover old ground. Still...

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DAN MILNOR Q&A 27

DAN MILNOR Q&A 27

I really like his no-nonsense approach to photography and the business. https://youtu.be/tZrKySXBi4I

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SUMMER 2021: 15: ASSIGNMENT FIFTEEN: ONE. RED. BALLOON

SUMMER 2021: 15: ASSIGNMENT FIFTEEN: ONE. RED. BALLOON

This is a concept assignment and I only got two words for you… 1.Red.Balloon.(Technically two words and one numeral...) Yep… that is your assignment… a Red Balloon. Shoot it YOUR way, any way YOU want to shoot it. I do not care what you do with it… but impress me....

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NATURAL LIGHT TOOLS: MORE THAN A BOUNCE CARD

NATURAL LIGHT TOOLS: MORE THAN A BOUNCE CARD

Yes, it is an ad for California Sunbounce, but there are still some nuggets of information and ideas for you to try whether you use CA Sunbounce or DIY reflectors. PART ONE https://youtu.be/ynUpH0b5lrg PART TWO https://youtu.be/9uI2Pse8fCY

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SUMMER 2021: 12: ASSIGNMENT TWELVE: AD FOR A TEA IMPORTER

SUMMER 2021: 12: ASSIGNMENT TWELVE: AD FOR A TEA IMPORTER

ASSIGNMENT: AD FOR TEA THE BRIEF: An ad for a tea shop with 6 regional brick and mortar shops and a thriving online business. They want to advertise in a few local and regional magazines, and in an in-flight magazine (Delta). They are going to need an image that will...

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SUMMER 2021: 11: ASSIGNMENT ELEVEN: A PET SUPPLY PRODUCT

SUMMER 2021: 11: ASSIGNMENT ELEVEN: A PET SUPPLY PRODUCT

DUE SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 Many times when we are shooting, our job is to take something rather mundane and make it look like something really special. A pet toy or accessory for instance. (NOTE: If you Google it, you will find a bazillion images that do not make it look...

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SUMMER 2021: 10: ASSIGNMENT TEN: A VERY MUNDANE SUBJECT

SUMMER 2021: 10: ASSIGNMENT TEN: A VERY MUNDANE SUBJECT

Due: September 14, 2021 Sometimes we have to shoot boring stuff. And that can be really easy. Sometimes we have to shoot boring stuff and make it look really cool, or awesome, or inspiring – at least inspiring enough to lead to a purchase. And THAT can be really hard....

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SUMMER 2021:: 9: ASSIGNMENT NINE: POURING SOMETHING LIQUID

SUMMER 2021:: 9: ASSIGNMENT NINE: POURING SOMETHING LIQUID

ASSIGNMENT: A POUR SHOT THE POUR SHOT You can use beer, or wine, or lemonade, or root beer, or ginger ale… Whatever you want to pour. The brief: A close up of a pour shot… it can be from oblique to the camera to straight over top. It must show an interesting ‘splash’...

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SUMMER 2021: 8: ASSIGNMENT EIGHT: CUTLERY

SUMMER 2021: 8: ASSIGNMENT EIGHT: CUTLERY

This assignment we will tackle cutlery as a high-end chef's tool. Things to think about when shooting cutlery: The texture of the blade.Show this by making sure you have a continuous highlight on most of the blade. This highlight will most likely be a specular...

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SUMMER 2021: 7: ASSIGNMENT SEVEN: STEMWARE ON BLACK AND WHITE

SUMMER 2021: 7: ASSIGNMENT SEVEN: STEMWARE ON BLACK AND WHITE

Assignment: Client is a distributor of adult beverages, and specializes in exotic cocktails. Colorful drinks in fancy glasses. From martini glasses to tall, skinny glasses, the drinks are both colorful and delivered with style in most establishments. He wants a shot...

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SUMMER 2021: 6 ASSIGNMENT SIX: AD FOR A LOCAL FLORIST

SUMMER 2021: 6 ASSIGNMENT SIX: AD FOR A LOCAL FLORIST

A FULL PAGE AD FOR A LOCAL FLORIST ... AND YOU ARE THE ART DIRECTOR. https://youtu.be/EmOgfTs3aP8 This is a short description assignment. A brief is all you get. BRIEF The magazine is 8.75 x 11.25 size. Portrait view Full Color The client wants a bleed shot (edge to...

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