3/9/2020 Weekly Theme: NarrativeNarrative photography: An idea that photographs can be used to tell a story.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN 1st: Don't shoot in black and white without doing your research first! It's not as simple as putting a filter on your images or dragging your saturation down. Read the article above if you are considering shooting in black and white. Thing about why, what will it add, and what will it take to shoot in B&W properly? 2nd: You are responsible for the story you choose to tell. Your story should be powerful, meaningful, and worth a viewers time. Consider your audience. Consider how your work may be interpreted differently than how you intend (have a few people critique your work from time to time.) If you choose to tell a story that is sensitive, approach it with caution. Some situations you may find funny, could be a serious trigger for others. Be a good human while creating great art! 3rd: This should go without saying, but you'd be surprised. Your work must be school appropriate, this includes no drugs, sex, nudity, violence or actions that suggest intolerance or hate towards a group of people. PERIOD. PORTFOLIO
Create a new section in your My Photography page. Title it Narrative Photography. You will add your images for this series here. Do not use a gallery widget, it will crop your photos. You will need to write a short artist statement, reflecting on your process and story, as well as how others interpreted your work. We will do this in small groups at the end of the week. Things to consider during this conversation should be:
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