Welcome to Chasing Picture Perfection's new online photo course. Every two weeks I will post a new assignment based on a topic that I have covered. You "turn-in" your assignments using Mr. Linky's, which allows you to post your completed assignment on your own blog, website or Facebook™ page and you leave the link on my blog so that I can review them (along with any other person who stops by to see what the "class" is up to). If you don't have a place to post your image, please email it to me (stacie.errera@yahoo.com) and I will link it for you. I will choose one image that best demonstrates the technique or rule to receive an A+. The A+ "student" gets a badge to place on his/her site and a $5 Starbucks gift card! If you complete six assignments (need not be consecutive), you will receive a badge for your site stating you completed the photo course. I hope these assignments will give you a chance to practice the many tips I try to bring to you. So on to the first assignment...Take a photo that demonstrates creative use of shallow depth of field. Shallow depth of field is when the area in front and/or behind your subject is blurred, making your subject pop off the page (or screen). Controlling your depth of field is one of the best techniques you can master to improve your photography. Shallow depth of field is most often created by using a wide open aperture (a number like F/2.8, F/3.5, F/4, F/5.6 or F/6.3). Using a telephoto lens can also help to achieve shallow depth of field, as does moving in closer to your subject. Review past posts under the Photo tips column (Depth of Field: Blurring the Background) to the right if you'd like to brush up. And then shoot, post, and link by 7/24/09. Then pat yourself on the back for completing your first photo assignment!
| 1. ~Jamie 2. Kathy 3. Sue 4. Deb | 5. Stephanie 6. Andre 7. Vic Scott 8. Cris | 9. Amber D. 10. Carrie 11. Mark B |
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I posted the photo assignments for Kathy and Sue. If you are having trouble with Mr. Linky or do not have a Facebook or blog from which to post, just email your assignment to stacie.errera@yahoo.com! thanks
ReplyDeleteI posted Deb's ahot for assignment #1. Email me your assignment to stacie.errera@yahoo.com
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