Keeping Things in Perspective

Ansel Adams, probably the most famous photographer ever, once said that "A good photograph is knowing where to stand." That is as true today as ever. With that in mind, Friday's lesson was on perspective. During the lesson, a big part of the emphasis was on how we can take more impacting photographs by moving in close to our subjects. Another part of the lesson was how you can have fun making things look fun and odd when you think about your perspective and use it to your advantage. The students were then encouraged to take these idea and make their own fun and interesting photos. They did a great job once again.

Kerriane did the arrangement on this selfie to make her head dwarf a much larger Alfred Einstein.

Jim has Benjamin dancing on the top of a cup.

Kailynne also arranged a selfie, this with her doing a balancing act with a chair. Seems she also found the soft focus tool too.

Yvonne has the whole world in her hand..

Annie has a cell phone accessory arranged to take a seat on a full sized chair.

Lauren did lots of work, using her teacher's camera, to get the pig onto the chair.

Celine has her friend Annie holding up an absolutely huge change purse. Seems Celine also found the soft focus tool.

Benjamin turned the tables on Jim and now it is Jim balanced precariously upon a cup.

Susan employed her teacher to play Atlas and support the world.

A fun and creative day and a great end to the first week of the Photo Camp. Next week promises more fun. Keep tuned.

Day Four: Out on the Street, Looking for More of the Same

With yesterday's success in using repeated shapes in still life photography, we decided to take a similar approach, but to hit the streets in search of our photos today. Now, the idea was to find spots where shapes and patterns are repeated in a district area in Taipei. The students also practiced with some black and white conversions for the first time, giving you both a taste of color and a taste of monochrome. Some great looks once again.

 

Celine goes a little abstract with some freshly cut watermelon. Looks delicious!

 

Susan did some very nice work with some hanging lanterns she saw at a small temple.

 

Benjamin's big pile of lemons (yes, they are lemons, not limes). Quite a different look in b&w.

Annie give some Birkenstock's a very rustic, authentic look.

 

Yvonne has certainly made these watermelon look plump and delicious.

 

A funky look for some funky shoes by Kailynne

Jim makes some very strong use of lines with his oranges.

Kerrianne and some great looking plums.

Lauren shot some Birkenstocks too, but gave them a very vintage look by using a white vignette.

 Well, that's it for today, but tomorrow promises new ideas and new opportunities. See you then!