Reflections in Photography
Reflections in Photography
There are a variety of types of Reflections in photography.
The subjects could be self-portrait, portrait of one or more beings, man-made or organic still-life objects or Landscapes from nature.
The types of Reflections could be in a mirror, a broken mirror (purposeful distortion), distortion in general, with use of filters, any reflective shiny surfaces from man-made objects or organic forms, liquids, refractions of light, with use of layered elements such as textures, values and color contrasts on objects and reflective surfaces.
Other considerations for combinations with Reflection Photographs showing movement, Emphasis, Unity, Balance (symmetrical, asymmetrical or radial),P.O.V. worm's eye view from below or bird's eye from above, use of leading lines, Rule of Thirds or Golden Rule (Fibonacci Sequence), forced perspective, play on proportion/props/miniature/toy/background setting, any type of shiny bubbles, Depth of field (focused on 1 of 3: foreground, mid- or background only), use of different Camera lens and features: macro, wide angle, fish eye, use with tripod and/or timer and other functions using burst mode and video/stills to catch suspended movement. Some reflective photographs can also use Shadow and Silhouette.
The subjects could be self-portrait, portrait of one or more beings, man-made or organic still-life objects or Landscapes from nature.
The types of Reflections could be in a mirror, a broken mirror (purposeful distortion), distortion in general, with use of filters, any reflective shiny surfaces from man-made objects or organic forms, liquids, refractions of light, with use of layered elements such as textures, values and color contrasts on objects and reflective surfaces.
Other considerations for combinations with Reflection Photographs showing movement, Emphasis, Unity, Balance (symmetrical, asymmetrical or radial),P.O.V. worm's eye view from below or bird's eye from above, use of leading lines, Rule of Thirds or Golden Rule (Fibonacci Sequence), forced perspective, play on proportion/props/miniature/toy/background setting, any type of shiny bubbles, Depth of field (focused on 1 of 3: foreground, mid- or background only), use of different Camera lens and features: macro, wide angle, fish eye, use with tripod and/or timer and other functions using burst mode and video/stills to catch suspended movement. Some reflective photographs can also use Shadow and Silhouette.
Try taking portraits, nature shots or still-life arrangements using reflection in combination with any of the elements. Discover reflective surfaces everywhere using man-made or natural materials.
(see first examples below of mirrors, broken mirrors, and any found reflective surfaces).
(see first examples below of mirrors, broken mirrors, and any found reflective surfaces).
Monday 11/30/20 HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT
"Reflections"
Read through explanations and see examples of self-portraits or portraits of other people reflected in a mirror to start.
First rule to understand is to not let the camera/phone be seen in the photo. This may be more difficult than you realize, it takes angles to make the photo work as a reflective portrait with no camera seen in the frame.
Next we will add Reflection photos in a reflective shiny surface that is not a mirror. See lots of examples on the web page, take notes and brainstorm ideas as you look around your world for creative reflective surfaces.
Next we will add Reflection photos in liquid/puddles/water; you may have to pour water on a surface to create your own puddle. These photos can be reflective Landscapes (with a horizon line; usually outdoors) with or without people.
There will be 4 Reflection (5 total with Diane Arbus) photos due by this Friday 12/4:
1. Reflection Portrait with mirror
2. Reflection Portrait or Landscape with reflective surface that is not a mirror
3. Reflection Landscape in liquid/puddles of water
4. Reflection with layer of choice of art elements and design principles (we will discuss later in the week)
5. Diane Arbus style photographer of the week/ worksheet questions (answering in sketchbook; I'll review photo style later)
"Reflections"
Read through explanations and see examples of self-portraits or portraits of other people reflected in a mirror to start.
First rule to understand is to not let the camera/phone be seen in the photo. This may be more difficult than you realize, it takes angles to make the photo work as a reflective portrait with no camera seen in the frame.
Next we will add Reflection photos in a reflective shiny surface that is not a mirror. See lots of examples on the web page, take notes and brainstorm ideas as you look around your world for creative reflective surfaces.
Next we will add Reflection photos in liquid/puddles/water; you may have to pour water on a surface to create your own puddle. These photos can be reflective Landscapes (with a horizon line; usually outdoors) with or without people.
There will be 4 Reflection (5 total with Diane Arbus) photos due by this Friday 12/4:
1. Reflection Portrait with mirror
2. Reflection Portrait or Landscape with reflective surface that is not a mirror
3. Reflection Landscape in liquid/puddles of water
4. Reflection with layer of choice of art elements and design principles (we will discuss later in the week)
5. Diane Arbus style photographer of the week/ worksheet questions (answering in sketchbook; I'll review photo style later)
When setting up the composition using reflection in photography, the camera must not be seen in the photo. The photographer will have to think about and plan for the angle and position of the camera so that it (or the back of the hand or camera)
are not visible in the composition.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!! - DO NOT SHOW THE CAMERA IN THE FRAME - !!!!!
are not visible in the composition.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!! - DO NOT SHOW THE CAMERA IN THE FRAME - !!!!!
other Reflective Surfaces
Reflections in Liquid
Try pouring water on a surface to create your own liquid reflection surface.