Famous Photographer Project

FINAL PRODUCT

Why: It is important to know past influential works , when making your own pieces.

For our first large project, you will choose a photographer, research them, emulate 2 or more photos of theirs, and display your work and research in a publication layout. Only one person in each class can study each photographer, so I will confirm your artist before you begin.

THIS ASSIGNMENT INCLUDES:

top 3 photographers Google form
Photo analysis PS doc
Research and writing in google doc

FINAL PRODUCT: magazine layout

Formal write up discussing:
- - research
  - photo analysis
  - your experience emulating work
Your 3 images
photographer's work

Famous Photographer Project (Upgraded FPP)

PART 1: Pick your photographer

Take notes on your top 3-5 favorite photographers presented

Fill out this google form with your top choices!

https://docs.google.com/a/seq.org/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhWCfRzWXJAjmrFmR3w6QTxM_XAh4UGxrOJx825MR0jDaS6A/viewform

PART 2: RESEARCH YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER

Click here and Use these sources for your research!

NOw that you have analyzed and interpreted , begin researching your subject using the rubric below. You will assemble your writing into a multiple paragraph word document, with no header (you don't need to use your name, date, period like you would in a normal class). Don't Panic! If necessary, use the sentence frames attached to complete the writing portion. If you are comfortable writing, feel free to write in your own style.

IN GOOGLE DOCS, WRITE YOUR ARTICLE FOR THE FPP PROJECT!!

Click and drag the handout above and fill it out!
1. 1. Select 6 of your favorite photos your artist has done and download them.
  2. Complete the photo analysis forms to deeply understand the how, what and why of your artist's work!

Biography and History:

Get to know your artist so you can re crete images in there style better!

Gather and write up the following information about your artist in a GOOGLE DOC!

Name:
NIcknames (if any):
Where they were born:
Date of Birth:
Date and place of death (if applicable):
Education:
Context/ Set the scene: Include 3 details about the time period and 3 significant events that were happening at that time in history
When/ how did they get into photography:
Style of Photography: where did they shoot, what style pf photography did they have. Show examples.
Contribution to photography: why are they important? How did their work impact or influence society?
Interesting story/ quote about this person:
Why did you choose this photographer?
How did you do it? What was your process in camera and in PS to emulate their work?

“Behind the Gare Saint-Lazare, 1932” by Henri Cartier-Bresson.

“Behind the Gare Saint-Lazare, 1932” remake by Ollie Jarman.

PART 3: EMULATION

Using the information you learned about your artist, how they worked, where, what their intentions were...Channel all that knowledge and create 2 images in their style.

Example, if your artist wanted to preserve nature...

Think: where can you photograph that needs preservation?

These are example where the student took their photographer's themes and implemented them into today's society!!