When you were younger did you ever spend time creating shadow figures, shapes and animals using your hands? Well, the same technique can be done in photography. In this assignment you will create shapes with shadows and then capture them through the lens. Not only is it great fun, but it also adds depth and interest to your photographs.
ASSIGNMENT: Experiment with shadows in photography. You must take at least 20 good photographs that use shadows in interesting and creative ways. You must include one photograph for each of the following categories - abstract shadows, shadow leads to subject, patterns, and tell a story/mood.
You may enhance your photographs in Photoshop before uploading to your Weebly website.
ASSIGNMENT: Experiment with shadows in photography. You must take at least 20 good photographs that use shadows in interesting and creative ways. You must include one photograph for each of the following categories - abstract shadows, shadow leads to subject, patterns, and tell a story/mood.
You may enhance your photographs in Photoshop before uploading to your Weebly website.
Abstract Shadows
Abstract photographs will not focus on a subject. The design of the lines, shapes and values become the main focus.
Shadow leads to the Subject
In these photographs the subject is clearly enchanced by the shadows.
Create Patterns
In these photographs patterns created by shadows are the main point of interest
Having Fun with Creativity
In these photos shadows are used in very creative ways.
Create a Story or Mood
These photograph use shadows to tell a story or create a mood.