15 Minutes
Most of the time, people are in a big hurry. They grab one photograph of something and then move on. This doesn't allow them any time to explore their subject, and get to know it. As we saw in the Scott Kelby video on composition, as amateur photographers it is important that we learn to really work a scene and to begin to see the extra-ordinary that can be hidden within the ordinary.
For this exercise, you must stay in one place and photograph for a a full 15 minutes. The smaller you make that "one place," (e.g. don't allow yourself to move your feet at all!), the more creative you will have to get.
An even better version of this exercise is to pick a spot where you feel completely uninspired, and where you think there are no photographs. Challenge yourself to spend 15 minutes photographing in such an environment, and I guarantee you wil surprise yourself with your own creativity!
My suggestion to you is once you find your "one place," spend the first 5 - 10 minutes without actually clicking the shutter button and taking any pictures. Simply observe, and plan what you will shoot and how. Only in the last 5 - 10 minutes, pick up your camera and make your shots. This trains you to think, plan, and really see your subject matter.
Once you have taken your photos, transfer them to your computer. For your best 5 - 10 photos:
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Edit the photographs in Photoshop using one of the methods learned in class. Be sure to save as .tiff files into a folder called "Your name - 15 minute Edit"
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Crop the photos to an appropriate size and resolution (Ex. 6" x 4" at a resolution of 150)
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Post the photos on-line in either webnode, your blog, or your flicker account. Regardless of where you post your work, be sure to provide the link under your assignments tab on your webnode page.
- For your best two photos, write a brief artist statement that reveals what you like most about the image.
Exert from "Creative Exercises" at https://www.ultimate-photo-tips.com