Sunday, April 12, 2026

Weekly Photography Challenge - Still Life

  Take 6 images in class.

Create a different composition for each image


Photography: Still Life Composition Challenge Rubric

Criteria3 Points (Excellent)2 Points (Proficient)1 Point (Needs Improvement)
Composition TechniqueDemonstrates advanced compositional skills with deliberate use of rule of thirds, leading lines, and strategic framingShows basic understanding of compositional principles with some effective placementMinimal compositional awareness
Lighting QualityMasterful use of light and shadow that dramatically enhances the still life subject; creates depth and moodAdequate lighting that partially highlights the subject's featuresPoor lighting that obscures details or fails to create visual interest
Subject SelectionThoughtfully chosen objects that create compelling narrative or visual complexity; unique and creative arrangementObjects have some visual interest but lack depth of conceptSame subjects and same arrangement
Technical ExecutionRazor-sharp focus, exceptional exposure, professional-level image qualityGenerally clear images with minor technical imperfectionsBlurry, poorly exposed, or technically weak photographs
Creative InterpretationInnovative approach that transforms ordinary objects into extraordinary visual statementsCompetent representation with some creative elementsBasic representation of still life objects
Conceptual DepthClear artistic statement or theme that communicates a sophisticated visual narrativePartial exploration of a concept with moderate clarityLacks a  concept or visual story


WARHOL/POPART

     

https://warholfoundation.org/warhol/
















For your Pop Art assignment you should photograph an object.

Using Photoshop 

Work on each picture separately, experimenting with filters, gradient maps, colors, patterns.

Consider the contrast between the subject and the background.


-Open a new document in Photoshop, 8×12 or 12×8 inches

Open an image .Your photo or give photo credit to image used.

Using layer adjustments and filters to adjust image.

Merge down. Select with marquee tool. Use move tool to move to new canvas.

12 images one canvas

-Move the individual photos into the new document.

Post the original image and final collage to your blog.

- Convert the JPEG and post 







Artist of the Week Andy Warhol

     

 


 








                                                         http://www.warhol.org/
















https://www.warhol.org/andy-warhols-life/







1. How is the technical quality? 

2. How’s the composition? 

3. What do you find interesting about his work? 

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Artist of the Week Philippe Halsman

  
















































                                                          1. How is the technical quality? 


        2. How’s the composition?

                                     3. What do you find interesting  about his work?