Photographer+Emulation+Project

[|Michael Kenna] [|Eliot Porter] [|Jake Rajs] [|Brian Kosoff] [|Franz Lanting] [|Bernice Abbott] [|see wikipedia for definition] ||=  ||= [|Aaron Siskind] [|Lenny Rumpler] [|Lucien Flotte] [|Paul Caponigro] [|Jill Corson] [|Sandy Skoglund] [|William Eggleston]
 * = **Landscapes, Nature, Wildlife** ||=  ||= **Almost Abstract** ||=   ||= **Portraits** ||=   ||=   ||
 * = [|Michael Kahn]
 * [|Photojournalism]**

[|Bernie C. Meyers] ||=  ||= [|Steve McCurry] [|Lee Friedlander] [|Annie Leibovitz] [|Tony Demin] [|Hermon Leonard] [|Arno Minikkinen] [|W. Eugene Smith] [|Mary Elen Mark] [|Horst P. Horst] [|Helen Levitt] [|Sally Mann] ||=  ||< **Biography and 2 images Posted to Ning: Monday, 11/23** = =

First 20 Images Due:
Wednesday, 12/3 || =PHOTOGRAPHER EMULATION PROJECT=


 * Purpose**:
 * To create a series of digital photographs inspired by a well-known photographer.
 * To organize and share your work, using voicethread, as a means to hone public speaking skills and as a way to present your work to the class and a global audience.

In what ways were you able to show the "essence" of your famous photographers work? What does it mean to be this artist - to be able to create this kind of artwork?
 * Essential Questions:**

Begin with documenting and planning - **some type of planning tool must be used** - an outline, a script, omnigraffle, freemind, an essay Sources - MLA
 * Photo Emulation Presentation**, using iweb, iphoto, imovie, and garage band or audacity
 * Introduction
 * Contact sheet shows the essence of the photographer's work.
 * Answer the essential questions
 * At least 6 images of your artist's work
 * At least 6 images of your own work
 * Conclusion
 * Must demonstrate artist's voice.**


 * Initial Steps:**
 * 1) Peruse the list of Photographers and their work from the above list.
 * 2) Choose a category and a photographer that spark your interest.
 * 3) Read about the photographer and write a brief biography.
 * 4) With your digital camera, photograph at least 20 images that "emulate" your chosen photographer (subject matter, style, composition).
 * 5) Using iphoto make a contact sheet of your images and print.
 * 6) Compare your work to the artist you are emulating. Receive feedback on your images and concept.
 * 7) Shoot 20 more images for your project.