Contemporary Photographer Presentation

Overview We are bombarded daily by images, but how many of these images really make an impression on us? The modern photographer is confronted with an increasingly de-sensitized market. No longer is it enough to achieve good exposure and focus with an interesting subject. A great photographer must push new boundaries, learn new techniques, and approach their subject in innovative and novel ways that make the viewer stop and take notice.

Goal

To create a presentation highlighting the life, photography, and accomplishments of a successful contemporary photographer. You should choose someone who is still alive and practicing photography.

Suggested Photographers

Do some research to determine which photographer you'd like to make your presentation on. Please use Google Image Search with the Safe Search option set to "Strict", as nudity can be fairly common in contemporary photography.

There are many branches of contemporary photography, including commercial, fashion, sports, nature, documentary, photojournalism, fine art, architecture, landscapes, and weddings. You are free to choose a photographer from an area that interests you. Many professionals have work in a number of different areas.

I will call you to my desk, one at a time, to make your selection. Your method of presenting will be yours to choose but PowerPoint, Prezi, MindMeister or video are preferable methods.

Below are some suggestions, but I will accept any photographer that you choose, within reason.

Arno Rafael Minkkinen

Patrick Demarchelier

Richard Avedon

Herb Ritts

Erwin Olaf

Sally Mann

Galen Rowell

Yann Arthus Bertrand

Jill Greenberg

Anne Geddes

Andy Goldsworthy

Frans Lanting

Andrew Eccles

Andreas Smetana

Nadav Kander

Steve Bloom

Moose Peterson

Chuck Close

David LaChapelle

Greg Kadel

Brent Stirton

Peter Lik

Harold Edgerton

Sebastiao Salgado

James Natchtwey

Christophe Huet

Gregory Colbert

Jim Brandenburg

Annie Leibovitz

Phil Borges

Erik Almas

Koen Demuynck

Dave Hill

Albert Watson

David Doubilet

Lorne Resnick

Joe McNally

Jerry Avenaim

Dan Winters

Jim Zuckerman

Michael Kenna

Joel Grimes

Jim Fiscus

Howard Schatz

Roy Arden

Edward Burtynsky

Michael Kenna

Martin Parr

Mary Ellen Mark

Sarah Silver

Joel Meyerowitz

Ernst Haas

Clark Little

Scott Mutter

Sam Abell

Jerry Uelsmann

Scott McFarland

Dave Black

Sally Mann

John Shaw

Josef Hoflehner

Odessy Barbu

Gregory Heisler

Lara Jade

Nick Brandt

CopyCat

Background

You have just been exposed to many inspiring professional photographers Imitation is the highest form of flattery Most artists and photographers learn their craft by attempting to replicate the

work of the masters You will choose a photographer to copycat The first option is to reproduce their photos (same subject, lighting, angle, etc) The second option is to make photos "in the style of" the photographer This assignment is designed to be challenging. You must push yourself and

get out of your comfort zone. Do not expect a good mark if you put in minimal effort.

Process

2 journal entries 1. Describe each image that you plan to photography in detail. Give

specific information about clothing, props, lighting, camera height, desired depth of field, time of day, location, etc.

2. Write about the process of capturing each image. Did it work out as you planned? What difficulties did you encounter? What did you learn? What could you improve upon?

You will hand in 3 images minimum You may hand in more images for bonus marks (if they are excellent images) -

these can be from a 2nd photographer I am looking for you to challenge yourself Pick a photographer that you are inspired by and excited about Processing in Photoshop is an important aspect of this assignment

Criteria

1) Correct Content

Have you created images that could easily be mistaken for those of the original photographer? Have you processed your photos artfully and skillfully in Photoshop?

2) Wow! Factor - 30 marks

I want to be impressed. Have you poured yourself into the assignment? Are the images beautiful and/or powerful? Have you gone beyond the expected? Is this something that you would be proud to show to others? Does this belong in your portfolio?

3) Professionalism

Professionalism is based on the attention paid to the accurate and careful presentation of the final project.

3 or more electronically submitted image images must be re-sized: longest side = 9.5 inches before framing image must be 180 dpi images must be in maximum quality JPG format your image must have a frame:

o Add a title outside the frame: lower center o Add a date outside the frame: lower right o Add your name outside the frame: lower left

Name your assignment in the following way :

username_CopyCat_Colbert1.jpg username_Original_Colbert1.jpg username_CopyCat_Colbert2.jpg username_Original_Colbert2.jpg etc