Online Sketchbook Prompt Ten

Find the modern day Ansel Adams!

Ansel Adams is a huge figure in the world of photography, and his work is admired by many. Adams created images that are timeless and beautiful. Your task is to research contemporary photographers that work similarly to Adams. In order to do this you must first begin by taking a look at Adams work and biographical information. After gaining a true understanding of the world of this classic photographer, you can begin searching for the Ansel Adams of the 21st century. Once you find a contemporary artist to compare, tell us about their work. Please include images in addition to your written word. Your text must be at least 200 words.

http://www.sfmoma.org/adams/
http://www.anseladams.com/
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/ansel/

Online Sketchbook Prompt Nine

Below you will find the link to an online timeline featuring the history of photography. I would like you to review the timeline, and choose one key figure or one key concept to research further. Once you have chosen your research subject, you may use any media you find appropriate to provide more background information. Your prompt must be at least 200 words. If you choose a key person, tell us more about their background and contributions to the world of photography. If you choose a key concept, tell us more about the details of it's development and it's influence to photography.

http://photo.net/history/timeline

Online Sketchbook Prompt Eight

Philip Lepage
How does your eye move around this composition? What do you see first? What do you see last? Is this photograph symbolic? Why or why not?

Online Sketchbook Prompt Seven

Anna Aichinger

What is the message behind this photographic series? What was the artist thinking when creating this work?

Online Sketchbook Prompt Six

Kathleen Bronseca
What is going on in this photograph? Tell us in story format.

Online Sketchbook Prompt Five

Carmine Groe, Lonely
What makes this photograph different from any other work you have seen? What makes this particular image thought-provoking? What type of composition is being used?

Online Sketchbook Prompt Four

Alain Gauvin
How do you think this image was created? What type of camera was used? What does this image represent to you?

Teacher Critique One

Sarah Cress
Above are a few images from a series I shot this summer. What are your thoughts? How do these images make you feel?

Online Sketchbook Prompt Three

Anna Aichinger

How was this photograph taken? What type of lighting situation was used? What type of camera settings were used? What are your thoughts when you look at this image?

Online Sketchbook Prompt Two

I want you to take a look at the work of contemporary artist Andy Ducett. Go onto his website and take a look at his biographical information and uTube videos. Once you read up on the artist, click on collages and then choose one photo collage to discuss. Please upload the specific image that interests you in your post. While you are writing about the work, I would like you to talk about why you chose that piece. What was it about that image that sparked your attention?

http://andyducett.com/

Online Sketchbook Prompt One

William John Smith

What are your thoughts when you look at this piece? Do you find this piece interesting? Why or why not?

Welcome, Welcome, Welcome!!!!

Hello Streamwood High School Photography students!!

Welcome to our online classroom blog!! I hope that you had lots of rest and relaxation this summer, because we have a wonderfully exciting year ahead of us!!

As you know from your previous experience in photography, talking and writing about work is an extremely important element in your artistic development. You will be using this online blog throughout the school year to talk about your own artwork, and the works of others. Photographically, you will be working predominantly documentary style during the year. Since your classroom time is going to be devoted to shooting, developing and printing, you will be able to critique in the comforts of your own home. Posting your work online will allow more opportunity for in-progress and finished critiques.

In addition to critiquing the works of your classmates, you will also be asked to look at the work of other historical and contemporary photographers, the work of your teacher, and the work of a class of high school students in Urbana, Illinois. We will be inviting the class of Mrs. Gleason at Urbana High School to participate in our online discussions.

I look forward to many thought-provoking discussions with all of you. Sign up for our blog today!!

Best,

Ms. Cress