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BriannaL
08-23-2006, 05:09 PM
So, I thought this would make a fun challenge & everyone will be able to participate.

Try taking pictures from different perspectives. I'm horrible for basic "stand & shoot" photos. Hoever, I'm learning that taking pictures with different perspectives give my photos a more professional look & often it helps to convey the message/story or capture the moment in a more effective way. I've included some info on perspective that has helped me to better understand it.

Like Leslie mentioned in our first challenge, keep a log to record information in. You could even include when certain perspectives work best or not at all. Don't forget to take the picture like you normally would too, then you'll really be able to determine how a different perspective effects your photo.

Perspective

"Simply changing your angle can significantly alter the mood & look of your photograph" (BH&G SB Etc. Photography Book)

There are 5 basic ways you can do this:
- get on eye level
Shooting @ your subjects level let's you see the orld from their perspective. It's esp. helpful in making eye contact with those who are shorter than you, such as children & pets, & the extreme vantage point can add impact to your photos.

- head for high ground
Getting the bird's-eye view is a nice way to capture faces & can create a fun distorted effect. It's a great vantage point for minimiing clashing outfits in a group photo or for showing how small a child is. You can also use this perspective to correct lighting problems by placing your body between the subject & the harsh sun.

- shoot form below
Shooting your subject from below creates a sense of height & makes your figure seem imposing. This point of view can also pack more of the foreground into the shot. Remember, bright skies may throw off your in-camera metering system. Make sure you are metering off your subject's face to keep it from being too dark in the print.

- take a look
Simply put, let what you see determine ho you position the view finder, horiontally or vertically.

- try a tilt
Don't limit yourself to placing your subject only horiontally or vertically in the frame. Tilt the camera when you want to give your image a dynamic look or a whymsical feel or to call attention to a particular element in the picture.

(descriptions for all but "take a look" taken from the BH&G SB Etc. Photography Book)

The challenge due date is: Saturday, September 9th

Have fun & enjoy the process.

Bri

LeslieinTN
08-23-2006, 05:23 PM
Great challenge, Brianna! Do you think we should include the "rule of thirds" in with this one or leave it for a later date?

I have experimented with this a lot. I always try to get at the eye level of the kids (and my cats). I especially liked how a photo turned out of my one kitty when I laid down and shot up. Here's the LO where I scrapped it: http://cropperscorral.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/272/cat/500/ppuser/2

I'm going to try all the different perspectives you highlighted. Looking forward to this one!!

BriannaL
08-23-2006, 06:26 PM
Good idea to include the rule of thirds with this one.

Rule of Thirds

a basic design principle, the rule of thirds simply involves imagining lines dividing an image into thirds, both horiontally & vertically. Subjects placed at any of the four intersections of these lines make for a more compelling image than if placed in the center or at a far corner.

(taken from the book by BH&G SB Etc. Photography)

If you need more info, just search online for info on the rule of thirds.

Leslie - I'm looking forard to this one too.

Bri

PamelaECU
08-23-2006, 09:47 PM
Yeah!!! I can't wait to get started. Thanks Brianna for all of the information it's extremely helpful to me.

BriannaL
08-24-2006, 09:21 AM
The info really helped me start to understand things a lot more. I would recommend the BH&G SB Etc. Photography book for anyone who is wanting a "non- technical" photography book. It really explains how to get better pictures with your camera (no matter if it's digital or film, point & shoot or SLR). I also have the CK Photography book, but I prefer my SB Etc. one.

Bri

BriannaL
08-28-2006, 11:58 PM
anyone had a chance to play with this challenge yet? I'm hoping to get to play with my camera some tomorrow.

Bri

LeslieinTN
08-29-2006, 01:19 PM
I took a few shots of the kids on Saturday playing - at various angles. I hope to actually get more serious about it after today!! You know how it is when you're planning something like this - it's all you concentrate your efforts on. :)

Julie
08-30-2006, 10:07 PM
okay girls, count me in on this one!

I always try to remember to do various shots, but seems like I fall right back into the "same-ol" shots.

I took some pics of Courtney tonight *before reading this challenge* but the lighting was terrible, so I plan on taking more tomorrow.

Sounds fun to participate in some photo challenges!

BriannaL
08-30-2006, 10:48 PM
Julie - glad you're going to join in. We're always glad to have more people participate.

Bri

BriannaL
09-06-2006, 12:23 AM
I'm so excited.....we went to this great little place in Pigeon Forge (Seiverville, actually) called Deer Farm & I got some fun photos for this challenge. DS loved it & CRIED when we left. He esp. loved the goats. DH took him into the pen to pet them & the little babies surrounded him. One started nibbling on the back of his shirt & he was running around with this baby goat on his shirt yelling "NO", "NO" trying to get it to let go of him. It was so cute.

Well, Remember, this challenge ends Saturday.

Bri

LeslieinTN
09-06-2006, 09:19 AM
I just need to work on that weird angle shot! ;)

PamelaECU
09-06-2006, 10:12 AM
Don't remind me...LOL This challenge hasn't come to me as easily as the SB challenge. I might have to post late. We are going to a wedding in Charlotte this weekend and leaving early Friday. I'm so excited..not for the wedding..but I've already planned my scrapbooking stores and shopping while we're there. We lived there for 3.5 years and I love the area.

BriannaL
09-07-2006, 10:56 AM
Ohhhh - a wedding would be a fun opportunity to try some different perspectives....I think it would be anyway. :wink:

I think we should move the due date to next Sat, same day as the SB Challenge.

That will give everyone an extra week to get some more practice in. I'm no good @ the angle thing either Leslie. I love how it looks, but I'm afraid to try it & mess up a perfectly good shot with a bad angle.

Bri

LeslieinTN
09-07-2006, 11:15 AM
Extending the date is fine with me. I'll make sure Julie knows too.

PamelaECU
09-07-2006, 11:43 AM
Yeah!!!! I'm all for moving it up.

Julie
09-16-2006, 04:16 PM
thanks Leslie for letting me know about the change!

I guess we'll be posting tonight now?

LeslieinTN
09-16-2006, 10:24 PM
I like your photo in your avatar (or whatever it's called), Julie! Yes, tonight is the night! I have just posted mine. I hope I got all the different perspectives covered.

Julie
09-16-2006, 10:47 PM
thank you!!! :grin:

Oh NO.......maybe I didn't read the directions right *oh, taking me back to my school days, LOL*........were we suppose to do different angles? I just sumitted one photo.

Okay, okay, I'll go back and re-read. ;-)

BriannaL
09-16-2006, 10:54 PM
Well, what I was thinking when I posted the challenge was that everyone could just work on the different perspectives. I listed the different "types" of perspective & some info on each, but didn't expect everyone to submit a picture for every type. It was just a lot of info to help everyone get BETTER photos.

Bri

LeslieinTN
09-16-2006, 11:13 PM
I sincerely worked on all the angles/perspectives but thought my photos from several months back turned out better. Seems like inanimate objects do better for me for some reason! LOL

PamelaECU
09-17-2006, 01:54 PM
Me too Leslie. I haven't posted mine yet because the pictures I took of the animals and people just didn't look right. Today I'm going to find an object or place to pactice on more. I love these challenges because they DO challenge me and make me try different things with my camera BUT I'm bad about posting..sorry

Julie
09-28-2006, 08:33 PM
I was just wondering why noone but Leslie and I have posted their photo challenges???

BriannaL
01-03-2007, 07:35 PM
ok, so I'm really late posting my photos for this, but I just got these developed (so glad I'm digital now :wink: ).

I'm actually doing these challenges over again, now that I've got my new lens & DRebel XT. I think it will be easier to learn from this since I'll be able to see the photos as I take them.

Bri

BriannaL
01-04-2007, 01:00 AM
oops.....I forgot to load my photos. I'll post them tomorrow. Sorry

Bri