For all uploads gallery order is set to file name so please put your name first in the file name so your files are grouped together. When you have finished uploading click "Done" to see gallery.
Latest Creative Exercise (October 2021 - Meeting 11th October)
For this exercise we are to continue developing the themes we have been working on exploring with focus, photographing through various materials and photographing proxies such as shadows and mirrors. In addition we should explore the constraints of exposure. Experiment with capturing images that are "overexposed" or "underexposed" and examine if this too gives you a new way of seeing everyday objects and scenes.
First Creative Exercise (Nov 2020)
Second Creative Exercise (Point and Shoot with Soft Focus) (Jan 2021)
Third Creative Exercise (Focus Study with Still Life) due Feb 13th
The aim of this exercise is to explore the creative use of focus and blur using a still life subject. Any lens and any camera can be used and the images may be made with the camera hand-held or on a tripod. This exercise is similar to the previous exercise in that you are challenged to step outside your comfort zone with focus and blur, but instead of working with serendipity, this time you are exploring with intent. Use the view finder/screen. Move the camera, shift the focus plane and vary other parameters to play and find images that you find satisfying.
Fourth Creative Exercise (Focus Study in Monochrome) due March 13th
In our exercises so far we have been experimenting with understanding our image making processes and surrendering some of our control over these processes. To do this we have been exploring the creative possibilities of out-of-focus areas and blur in images. In this exercise we are also going to remove colour from our images. The goal is to make up to 6 monochrome (black/white/grey) images while still varying or removing in-focus elements.
Fifth Creative Exercise (Ghosts and Shadows) due April 11th
For this exercise we will be continuing to work in mono and continuing to explore the creative use of restricted focal planes and out-of-focus areas. Thus so far we have removed colour and sharp focus from the image making process. Now consider removing the object from the frame as well. Consider how you might tell a story about an object from its reflection, imprint, shadow or other proxy.
Creative Exercise for June 12th
Continue exploring the themes explored so far and see how far you can push your comfort zone. To view gallery click DONE after viewing the upload page.
Creative Exercise for August 14th
Continue with the exercises examining the creative use of blur. Choose your own contstraint.
Play with processing
Creative Exercise for Sept 11th)
Participants should continue to explore the directions they have been pursuing. Also consider pursuing an idea you have seen employed by another participant. Experiment with putting transparent objects between the lens and the subject - privacy screens, tissue paper, cellophane, bubble wrap.
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Nine by Nine Exercise
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