Working with 3 to 5 vegetables of fruits, make a photo that brings out their shapes and textures and looks visually engaging and appetizing.

Choose your subjects carefully- 3 yellow onions and two red onions. A head of garlic and a piece of ginger. Keep it simple but build in some visual interest.

Think carefully about the background. Maybe try a different background than the first lab. Select it to compliment your subject but not distract from it. Carrots may look better against a dark background to bring out the color while beets may look better against a lighter background.

Decide if you prefer side or back light.

Arrange your subjects using the basic rules of composition:

  • off center placement
  • rule of thirds
  • consider the negative space
  • use shallow depth of field
  • create a sense of space by having one subject close to the camera and another father away.

Post your final photo with a description of your decision making process. why you chose your subjects, the background the lighting direction and your compositional choices.

Category: Lab: Week 8 – Beautiful