Foreground/Background

       This project was a continuation of our study in depth and immersion in the photograph. This week we focused on having objects or subjects in the foreground, or the front of the picture, and the background, or the rear of the picture. The space between the two objects would then create a sense of depth within the photograph allowing the viewer to have a more profound experience.

Leading Lines

       The idea behind this assignment was to draw the viewer into the photo by adding a sense of depth. The way that we accomplished this for this portion of the assignment was to add something called a leading line to our photos. A leading line is an object or formation that passes from the front of the picture, or the foreground, to the rear of the picture, or the background, thus giving a sense of depth to the photo.

3x3

       The exercise 3x3 was an activity designed to push the student away from the "say cheese!" method of photography. Instead the idea was to become aware of our surroundings and use the camera as an extension of the body, thinking outside of the generic, head on photograph. The title 3x3 refers to the photos taken. Three photos were taken close to the subject, one high, one mid and one low. Three photos were taken at a medium distance from the subject again with one high, one mid and one low. Three photos were taken at a farther distance from the subject with the same heights as the last two distances. In order to accomplish this task I explored a small portion of the area around Drew and found objects, places or scenes that I felt lent themselves to the criteria for the photo shoot. For instance a raised parking sign drew my attention and as it was attached to a pole well above my head it naturally lent itself to a photo that would be taken from a low angle looking up. I continued this for some time until I had taken approximately fifty photos and I have selected the nine that I believe represent the 3x3 assignment best and posted them below.