Assignments 2020
During the COVID-19 lockdown, Wifie members were invited to take part in some regular assignments. These would encourage members to reflect on their photographic practice and to continue developing creative responses despite the restrictions we were all facing.
Assignment 9.
At our belated AGM we set a new challenge, to get out no matter what the weather and capture the elements at their best....or worst! We had a great time trying out different ways to represent the diversity of the weather and managed to capture some amazing images.
At our belated AGM we set a new challenge, to get out no matter what the weather and capture the elements at their best....or worst! We had a great time trying out different ways to represent the diversity of the weather and managed to capture some amazing images.
We also got the chance to capture some misty weather.
Assignment 8.
This new challenge asked members to consider minimalism as the central creative element of their photographs. This was a really nice exercise and the images that members created demonstrated how less can often be more in photographic terms.
This new challenge asked members to consider minimalism as the central creative element of their photographs. This was a really nice exercise and the images that members created demonstrated how less can often be more in photographic terms.
Assignment 7.
This assignment was to capture the magic of light. We know that without light we can't take photos but sometimes light can be the main feature of the image - where it plays a starring role rather than just illuminate the subject. This involves an awareness of the direction and quality of light at different times. For example consider shooting during the Golden Hour or Contre Jour, against the light. Explore the angle of light in relation to the subject you are photographing by moving around it or explore how light is filtered through trees, glass or other objects..
This assignment was to capture the magic of light. We know that without light we can't take photos but sometimes light can be the main feature of the image - where it plays a starring role rather than just illuminate the subject. This involves an awareness of the direction and quality of light at different times. For example consider shooting during the Golden Hour or Contre Jour, against the light. Explore the angle of light in relation to the subject you are photographing by moving around it or explore how light is filtered through trees, glass or other objects..
Assignment 6.
Members were invited to take a photo a day over a period of 5 consecutive days. This assignment offered an opportunity to take and share an image of anything that caught your eye. You will see that there are a diverse range of images and / or sequence of images. Doing this is much harder than most people might think so do give it a try and see what you come up with.
Members were invited to take a photo a day over a period of 5 consecutive days. This assignment offered an opportunity to take and share an image of anything that caught your eye. You will see that there are a diverse range of images and / or sequence of images. Doing this is much harder than most people might think so do give it a try and see what you come up with.
Assignment 5.
This assignment was to look at creating images with letters and / or numbers in mind. Members could either photograph existing numbers or letters that you can come across in a range of different places or use their imagination to 'find' letters from objects or things they come across.
This assignment was to look at creating images with letters and / or numbers in mind. Members could either photograph existing numbers or letters that you can come across in a range of different places or use their imagination to 'find' letters from objects or things they come across.
Assignment 4.
Using a limited colour palette to create a series of images that worked together, Wifie members produced some amazing images. To combine the various photos they had taken members used apps such as Photo grid / collage or on a computer using Photoshop to place their images together.
Using a limited colour palette to create a series of images that worked together, Wifie members produced some amazing images. To combine the various photos they had taken members used apps such as Photo grid / collage or on a computer using Photoshop to place their images together.
Assignment 3.
This time Wifie members were invited to provide photographs that explored the combination of light & exposure to create High Key and Low Key images.
This time Wifie members were invited to provide photographs that explored the combination of light & exposure to create High Key and Low Key images.
Assignment 2.
This assignment was on aspect ratio again but this time looking at 16:9 and thinking about the composition and use of negative space.
This assignment was on aspect ratio again but this time looking at 16:9 and thinking about the composition and use of negative space.
Assignment 1.
This assignment was to look at aspect ratio, setting your camera to a ration 1:1, take 4 images and create a square.
This assignment was to look at aspect ratio, setting your camera to a ration 1:1, take 4 images and create a square.
