Portraits and Self-portrait preview AND Magazine Cover Preview. Assigned 2/21, due 2/24 - Minor and Minor

 Self Portrait and Portraits Preview

As we get ready to take photos soon on our new assignment, self-portrait and portrait photography. I thought you might want to look at some ideas and get something more than just looking at some photos. With that in mind - go take a look at these FOUR websites.

http://digital-photography-school.com/10-ways-to-take-stunning-portraits

and

http://digital-photography-school.com/tips-portrait-photography

http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photo-tips/portrait-photography-tips/

http://shutterbug.com/refreshercourse/portrait_tips/197/

After looking at these, find what you think are the best 2 or 3 tips and copy and paste them into a new post on your blog (I don’t need 2-3 tips from each site, but 2-3 total, but please look at all four sites).

When you go out to shoot these types of photos, there are three main types of portraits, the environmental portrait, a self-portrait and a casual portrait. Lets go find some examples of these types of images.

Google image search “Environmental portrait” and pick out 2 that you really like and post them on your blog. Tell me what you liked about the photo and why you picked it.

Google image search “photography self portrait” and pick out 2 that you really like and post them on your blog. Tell me what you liked about the photo and why you picked it.

Google image search “casual portrait” and pick out 2 that you really like and post them on your blog. Tell me what you liked about the photo and why you picked it.

Please write a paragraph telling me your plan for your portrait assignment. Answer the following questions: who will you shoot, where will you shoot, and what will you do to make the shot successful.

Be specific on all three answers. When I read it I should know who and where you will take the photos and I should know exactly what your plan is to make sure you get a quality photo.  Think about composition when you are planning these. I really want your self-portrait to be a more than just a selfie. I want to see insight into you. Who are you? What defines you? How can you give me a little insight into what makes you tick or something that you get up to do every day? What is your passion? These thoughts should come out in your work.

Magazine Cover Preview

Please complete this assignment on ONE Google Site Subpage.

Part 1 - Magazine tips

After you shoot your portrait and self-portrait, you will use them as the central element of a mock magazine cover design that will occupy a page of an InDesign document.

To get this process started, you need to learn a little about magazine cover design.

Go to the link below:

https://blog.flipsnack.com/how-to-design-professional-magazine-covers/

 On your google site tell me 5 things you should be thinking about when you design your magazine cover.

Part 2 - Best magazine covers 2018

Next, go here and look at some great designs:

https://www.canva.com/learn/magazine-cover-design/

Look at and read about ALL 50 designs. Make a new post titled : "Best Covers"

Some of these magazines do not have portraits on the cover. But many do. 

Pick your 3 favorite covers with a PORTRAIT on it and share them with me on your Google Site.

Copy and paste the description under the cover on the website.

Write a 75-125 word critique of the portrait on the cover.

Mention what is communicated about the people in the portrait and how this is communicated.

You may consider composition, lighting, exposure etc.

Part 3 - Magazines Part II

You also need to know a little more information about the types of magazine covers that have been used through the years. Here are the most common types:

Cover types

1. Image Based
2. Illustration Based
3. Type Based
4. Concept Based

Here is the description and some examples of these types of magazine covers:

On your Google Site, write a short (50-150 word) explanation of what the main attributes of each of the four types are. Use your own words, and DO NOT copy and paste.

Finally, answer this question: what is the relationship between words and photos on magazine covers and why is this important?

Portraits and Self-Portraits - PHOTO CONTRACT

Beginning next Friday, if you have your Photo Contract turned in, you will be able to take camera equipment from me to take your portraits and self-portraits. Eventually you will turn in TWO photos. One that should be a portrait and the other should be a self-portrait. We will go over multiple things before you take cameras out to shoot, including how to use a tripod and the timer in the camera.

Here is a link to the contract so you can print it at home. Your parents must sign this. I am giving you a hard copy today, they can sign it, scan it and send it back to me electronically, or you can bring it to me.

Equipment Contract

Please remember: I really want your self-portrait to be a more than just a selfie. I want to see insight into you. Who are you? What defines you? How can you give me a little insight into what makes you tick or something that you get up to do every day? What is your passion? These thoughts should come out in your work. I do not want you to include your pet (s) in these photos.

For the portrait, you may not take photos of animals, they must be people. You should also make sure your portrait is either a single person or a very small group of people (no more than 2-3-4).

You MUST shoot these vertically, which means turning the camera sideways. We will be using them to make Magazine Covers. And all magazines are vertical in orientation. You will be looking at magazine covers next week to get ideas on how you will make your portraits and self-portraits into magazine covers.