The class lasted around 7 weeks and I learned so much! Not just about how to use my camera but also about the art of photography and a bit about photojournalism that I had never even considered. Did you know that a photojournalist can't request someone to move or pose in a certain way when setting up a shot? Click here to find out the rest of their code of ethics.
Our final class project was to tell a photo story using the following elements as a guide:
1. Headline
2. Scene Setter or Overall Image
3. Sense of Place
4. Environmental Portrait
5. Close-up Portrait
6. Human Emotion
7. Interaction
8. Relevant Detail
9. Closing Image/Ender
So without further blabbing - here is my final project entitled, "An American Flea Market"
Also excited to share that I was mentioned in a few of my friend's blog posts (below). Just wanted to give all of these talented folks a shout out - not only have they been great friends, they've also been great teachers!
Special Thanks to:
Jenn Gaudreau of Jennifer Kathryn Photography | Jenn let me second shoot with her on this engagement session
Joan Cinquegrani of Five Grain Events | Check out Joan's blog which features the latest people/vendors she's been meeting with
Otto Rascon of Otto Rascon Photography | Otto let me be his "dos shooter" for this wedding
Picture credits for "An American Flea Market": © 2010 Suzy Rohan
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I am so glad you enjoyed your class at the CPC! I really liked mine too. I have taken a whole "professional photography" course at the New York Institute of Photography before which took me ages to finish but I feel like I learned more from the two classes I took at CPC.
ReplyDeleteAnd great story telling there! Was that in Chicago?
I lovelovelove the images, Suzy! And I loved your note regarding photojournalism. I have struggled with this often with clients...especially when they feel they need to be "be a certain way" when all I want to do is observe them!
ReplyDeleteI love thoughtful assignments, you did a great job on this Suzy!
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