Thursday, November 19, 2015
9:15 - 10:00; 45 min.
Photography:
Objective vs subjective -
We examined Will’s photo project homework. He had used books to arrange in groups of two, four and more. He did a good job, missing only the odd number arrangement. His photo edit project was more problematic. We took the time to look at the photos he submitted of the books, and he was tasked with choosing between two of the same set-up. Once he chose one, the other was deleted. We then compared the remaining photo with the next in the series, and so on, in the attempt to cut the series down to one or two. I explained to Will the difference between objective and subjective choice. A photo that is out of focus or not representative of the subject, is objectively poor. Two photos that are good on all main areas (focus, light, composition, subject and frame) and are virtually identical - require a subjective approach. One has to be chosen as we cannot have so many images that are the same. We discussed how photographers always edit their images, and only submit their best. homework: continue with editing the seashell photos.