Make a range of simple compositions, minimum 20 images, of fruits and vegetables and photograph those compositions with direct and diffused light, back and side light. Use window light if you have it. The goal is to make the food look beautiful.

Select 1 or 2 types of vegetables or fruits with 1 to 3 of each to work with. Odd numbers are usually most appealing. Stay away from anything shiny like certain apples. Use everything you know about composition to make your shot visually appealing. Fill the frame, diagonals, shallow depth of field are just a few of the things you can do to make your shot beautiful.

Try a range of backgrounds.

Create a series of beautiful photos of these objects: 10 with side light and 10 with back light. At least 5 should use hard light and the shape of the shadows should be important in the composition. At least 5 should use diffused light and lots of fill to look light and bright.

Post to an album on Flickr. Due: April 8 at 2:30 pm.