by Candice Foers-Bates

Viewpoints & AnglesLooking at the world through fresh eyes

Try looking at the things around you from a dirrerent viewpoint….

or try conveying a message in what you capture.

Reflection

Foreground intrerest

High angle – looking straight down

High angle – looking straight down

Low angle to highlight action…

or what?

Low angle – looking straight up

Ultra low angle to what effect?

Ultra low angle to what effect?

Ultra low angle to what effect?

Close-up

Humorous

Detail

Abandon

Happiness

Friendship

Tonight’s AssignmentTake your cameras around the College (inside or out, or both) and capture images from unusual viewpoints to increase dramatic effect. Your subject can be figurative if desired.Research the internet for images which tell a story and try to identify the techniques used to convey the message.

Homework Assignment

Choose an event in the next 2 weeks which you can attend and document photographically. Treat it as a documentary assignment initially, but keep an eye out for interesting viewpoints.Look for opportunities to present an agenda. i.e. Was the event well attended? Did it have a friendly atmosphere?Were the facilities dirty?You will present a set of 3 images to your peers on Tuesday 7th June, explaining your agenda or theme.