Week 2 in Photo

Our intro in photography has taken us into options available for photography use today. We are transitioning into the study of the history of photography and will be presenting research each student did on a different aspect of history to the class. Signed parent letters are due by the end of next week and can be downloaded at http://www.duncanvilleisd.org/chensley. Our first digital assignment is due Thursday Sept. 9. Students should be shooting a minimum of 25 new photos in a digital format using the 4 styles we discussed so far-posed people pictures, candid people pictures, scenics, and architecture. Students will need their 35mm film camera by Sept. 13 when we will be getting our first roll of black and white film to shoot for class.
We also watched the short video about my summer vacation

Welcome to Photojournalism

You may be taking photojournalism for either one semester or an entire year. It is an elective (non-required class). It will only count for a fine arts credit if you have requested it from your counselor and been approved through Mr. Chreitzberg (the head principal).
You will need for class-a 35 mm film camera (film size is 35mm not lens length), a digital camera that is not in your phone, a folder with pockets.
I look forward to helping you find your inner artist. You can find more information about the class at http:www.duncanvilleisd.org/chensley

Cool Photo Site

The following site- http://alpha.artevolve.com/
is something you might enjoy. It allows you to post your photos. Then you can download and edit other people's work, and they can do the same for yours. Sort of an evolutionary process of art. I encourage you to try it.

Inspiration Due this week

The Inspiration Project is due completely finished with presentation Friday 2/19 because of loosing a day to the snow. (Bring your snow pics in for extra credit.)
You should have:
-a report on your photographer with at least 6 examples of his/her work with emphasis on a single style of work ready to present to the class on the overhead
-at least 6 additional examples of a similar style also ready to present/identify the photographers when possible
-film and at least 5 pictures with a contact sheet that you shot in a style which imitated your inspirational choice
-at least 5 of your digital images edited to suit the inspirational style along with the rest of your unedited images for this shoot in a folder titled Inspiration

Be cute Tuesday for holiday pics in class

Wear that cheesy holiday sweater your grandma gave you and bring your Santa hat cause, baby, it's gonna be cold inside on Tuesday. A snowy backdrop, an array of holiday props, and some paper snow to toss around will make us all feel like we're in a winter wonderland.
Digital pics-your camera or mine-in class Tuesday for our Christmas cards.

Third Six Weeks

Ya'll are doing great with your choice shoot. We need to finish it by next week because then we will be taking holiday pictures and making Christmas cards in class. Bring your Santa hat and red sweater on Tuesday to take digital pictures in class.
See what the backdrop looks like and what your snow cutting helped create at Mrs. H's blog.
http://charlottehensleyphotography.blogspot.com/

Extra Credit Pics

Photos by Erica Alcala, Pedro Vidal, Eriana Ruiz, and Melissa Mirales