Needed for this assignment

  • Camera or cameraphone
  • if you are photographing yourself – recommended: tripod
  • A window with daylight

Create a series of 20 portraits or self portraits using window light. This can be done with a phone or a camera. If you don’t have a good window to work with, work outside during the day in diffused light. This means on a cloudy day or in the shade. Check the weather and plan ahead.

Pay attention what is in the frame and make sure the background adds to the photo and is not distracting.

Your photos should use light, expression and the relationship between the subject and the surroundings to be expressive. No props. If you have curtains or venetian blinds, you may use them as elements in the photos.

If you are taking self-portraits, do not under any circumstances hold the phone at arm’s length. No selfies. You can use the camera’s or cameraphone’s timer. Set up the camera to frame where you will be. Try books on a shelf or lean your phone on the window sill if you do not have a tripod. Or make a tripod from a cup or other disposable item. i made one from a tea box. Focus on the spot where you will be and press the shutter and jump into frame.  make global adjustments in Lightroom and put your final 20 photos in an album on Flickr.

Examples from last semester

  • Photographer: Nicole Biggs
  • Photographer: Oneill Anderson
  • Photogapher: Rany Selem
  • Photographer: Jessie Zhang

Due: April 22 at 2:30 pm