Photography Assignments from 2008
This is a listing of our photography assignments and winners from 2008
Winner and Finalists of Funny Photography Assignment - #38
An image gallery of the winning photo and finalist photos for photography Assignment 38 - Funny
An image gallery of the winning photo and finalist photos for photography Assignment 38 - Funny
Winner and Finalists of Macro Photography Assignment - #37
An image gallery of the winning photo and finalist photos for photography Assignment 37 - Macro
An image gallery of the winning photo and finalist photos for photography Assignment 37 - Macro
Winner and Finalists of Fall Photography Assignment - #36
An image gallery of the winning photo and finalist photos for photography Assignment 36 - Fall
An image gallery of the winning photo and finalist photos for photography Assignment 36 - Fall
Winner and Finalists of Halloween Photography Assignment - #35
An image gallery of the winning photo and finalist photos for photography Assignment 34 - Halloween
An image gallery of the winning photo and finalist photos for photography Assignment 34 - Halloween
Winner and Finalists of Shoes Photography Assignment - #34
An image gallery of the winning photo and finalist photos for photography Assignment 34 - Shoes
An image gallery of the winning photo and finalist photos for photography Assignment 34 - Shoes
Winner and Finalists of Birds Photography Assignment - #33
An image gallery of the winning photo and finalist photos for photography Assignment 33 - Birds
An image gallery of the winning photo and finalist photos for photography Assignment 33 - Birds
Winner and Finalists of Water Photography Assignment - #32
An image gallery of the winning photo and finalist photos for photography Assignment 32 - Water
An image gallery of the winning photo and finalist photos for photography Assignment 32 - Water
Winning and Finalist Photo Essays for Assignment 31
Photo essays take us into the realm of storytelling. This assignment we will be explored photo essays. A photo essay, or picture story, is a photographer’s way of showing a more complete story than is possible with one image. It is a collection of images that work together to tell a stor
Photo essays take us into the realm of storytelling. This assignment we will be explored photo essays. A photo essay, or picture story, is a photographer’s way of showing a more complete story than is possible with one image. It is a collection of images that work together to tell a stor
Winning Photo Essay by Karla Pitts
This essay nicely shows an event from beginning to end while adding emotional context.
This essay nicely shows an event from beginning to end while adding emotional context.
Finalist Photo Essay by Melissa Marshall
This is another tour type photo essay that shows us around Tombstone. The images work nicely in vignetted black and white however, the image of a modern child seems a bit out of place within the rest of the essay.
This is another tour type photo essay that shows us around Tombstone. The images work nicely in vignetted black and white however, the image of a modern child seems a bit out of place within the rest of the essay.
Finalist Photo Essay by RobGraphics
This essay combines tour and time line by taking us through the different eras that campus buildings were created. The captions are a big plus in this type of essay.
This essay combines tour and time line by taking us through the different eras that campus buildings were created. The captions are a big plus in this type of essay.
Finalist Photo Essay by Kalue
This essay does a nice job of showing a time line event that occurs over several areas.
This essay does a nice job of showing a time line event that occurs over several areas.
Finalist Photo Essay by Agomez
This photo essay shows the social problem of litter in a city park. The contrast between the pristine natural setting and the man-made garbage helps create a strong message.
This photo essay shows the social problem of litter in a city park. The contrast between the pristine natural setting and the man-made garbage helps create a strong message.
Finalist Photo Essay by Steve Grey
This photo essay shows a business trip. While it is a common event, the essay documents it well.
This photo essay shows a business trip. While it is a common event, the essay documents it well.
Finalist Photo Essay by Mobikerchick
This essay shows the growth of a tomato and its final destination (in this case, a sandwich). There are couple of slightly redundant slides but overall this is a nice essay showing a timeline event.
This essay shows the growth of a tomato and its final destination (in this case, a sandwich). There are couple of slightly redundant slides but overall this is a nice essay showing a timeline event.
Finalist Photo Essay by Stephanie Calhoun
This photo essay shows a day on a lake and takes the tour approach to telling the story.
This photo essay shows a day on a lake and takes the tour approach to telling the story.
Finalist Photo Essay by AmrJoe
This essay shows us a time line type event where trains are brought in for service and repair. Because this is not a familiar event to many the captions are a good addition to the essay.
This essay shows us a time line type event where trains are brought in for service and repair. Because this is not a familiar event to many the captions are a good addition to the essay.
Winner and Finalists of Photographer's Choice Assignment - #30
An image gallery of the winning photo and finalist photos for photography Assignment 30 - Photographer's Choice
An image gallery of the winning photo and finalist photos for photography Assignment 30 - Photographer's Choice
Winner and Finalists of Assignment Summer - #29
An image gallery of the winning photo and finalist photos for photography Assignment 29 - Summer
An image gallery of the winning photo and finalist photos for photography Assignment 29 - Summer
Winner and Finalists of Assignment Animals - #28
An image gallery of the winning photo and finalist photos for photography Assignment 28 - Animals
An image gallery of the winning photo and finalist photos for photography Assignment 28 - Animals
Winner and Finalists of Assignment Food - #27
An image gallery of the winning photo and finalist photos for photography Assignment 27 - Food
An image gallery of the winning photo and finalist photos for photography Assignment 27 - Food
Winner and Finalists of Assignment Action - #26
An image gallery of the winning photo and finalist photos for photography Assignment 26 - Action
An image gallery of the winning photo and finalist photos for photography Assignment 26 - Action
Winner and Finalists of Assignment Depth of Field - #25
An image gallery of the winning photo and finalist photos for photography Assignment 25 - Depth of Field
An image gallery of the winning photo and finalist photos for photography Assignment 25 - Depth of Field
Winner and Finalists of Assignment Flowers - #24
An image gallery of the winning photo and finalist photos for photography Assignment 24 - Flowers
An image gallery of the winning photo and finalist photos for photography Assignment 24 - Flowers
Flowers Photography Assignment, #24 Honorable Mentions
An image gallery of the honorable mention photographs in the flowers photography assignment, #24.
An image gallery of the honorable mention photographs in the flowers photography assignment, #24.
Photography Assignment 23 - Orientation
Now that we have learned about the Rule of Thirds and centering, its time to talk about photograph format/orientation. Assignment 23 is "orientation" and is about choosing the right orientation for your photograph.
Now that we have learned about the Rule of Thirds and centering, its time to talk about photograph format/orientation. Assignment 23 is "orientation" and is about choosing the right orientation for your photograph.
Winner and Finalists of Assignment Orientation - #23
An image gallery of the winning photo and finalist photos for photography Assignment 23 - Orientation
An image gallery of the winning photo and finalist photos for photography Assignment 23 - Orientation
Photography Assignment 22 - Green
Spring is not far around the corner so this month's "fun" photography assignment is GREEN. From photos of newly emerging green grass to lime jello, the field is wide open for interpretation of "green." You could even give your two year old a bucket of green paint and record the aftermath...well, you might want to get your spouse's permission on that one.
Spring is not far around the corner so this month's "fun" photography assignment is GREEN. From photos of newly emerging green grass to lime jello, the field is wide open for interpretation of "green." You could even give your two year old a bucket of green paint and record the aftermath...well, you might want to get your spouse's permission on that one.
Winner and Finalists of Assignment Green, #22
An image gallery of the winning photo and finalist photos for photography Assignment 22 - Green
An image gallery of the winning photo and finalist photos for photography Assignment 22 - Green
Photography Assignment #21 - Center of Attention
Now that you have learned all about using the rule of thirds its time for you to learn to break the rule. Assignment 21 is "center of attention" and is all about centering your subjects.
Now that you have learned all about using the rule of thirds its time for you to learn to break the rule. Assignment 21 is "center of attention" and is all about centering your subjects.
Winner and Finalists of Assignment Center of Attention, #21
An image gallery of the winning photo and finalist photos for photography Assignment 21 - Center of Attention
An image gallery of the winning photo and finalist photos for photography Assignment 21 - Center of Attention
Assignment #20 - Love
Assignment 20 is our "fun" assignment for the month and since this assignment will run February 1st through February 15th, "Love" is the theme. There are lots of ways to show a theme of "love." From red roses to hearts to soft focus, the ideas are varied and many.
Assignment 20 is our "fun" assignment for the month and since this assignment will run February 1st through February 15th, "Love" is the theme. There are lots of ways to show a theme of "love." From red roses to hearts to soft focus, the ideas are varied and many.
Winner and Finalists of Assignment Love, #20
An image gallery of the winning photo and finalist photos for photography Assignment 20 - Love
An image gallery of the winning photo and finalist photos for photography Assignment 20 - Love
Assignment 19 - Rule of Thirds
This assignment marks the beginning of a new assignment schedule and new rules. This assignment is to use the rule of thirds in an image. The rule of thirds is a compositional rule that makes use of the natural preferences of the human eye.
This assignment marks the beginning of a new assignment schedule and new rules. This assignment is to use the rule of thirds in an image. The rule of thirds is a compositional rule that makes use of the natural preferences of the human eye.
Winner and Finalists of Assignment Rule of Thirds, #19
An image gallery of the winning photo and finalist photos for photography Assignment 19 - Rule of Thirds
An image gallery of the winning photo and finalist photos for photography Assignment 19 - Rule of Thirds
Assignment 18 - Birds
This week the assignment theme is one near and dear to my nature photographer heart. This week's assignment is "birds." No, not the obscene hand gesture, the feathered kind of bird. Whether you choose a duck or a hummingbird, just make it a bird (or birds).
This week the assignment theme is one near and dear to my nature photographer heart. This week's assignment is "birds." No, not the obscene hand gesture, the feathered kind of bird. Whether you choose a duck or a hummingbird, just make it a bird (or birds).
Winner and Finalists of Assignment Birds #18
An image gallery of the winning photo and finalist photos for Weekly Assignment 18 - Birds
An image gallery of the winning photo and finalist photos for Weekly Assignment 18 - Birds
Weekly Assignment 17 - Cold
It is a brand new year and that year is cold! The vast majority of the United States and a large portion of Europe is very cold today. In light of the cold weather, this week's theme is "cold." How you express the theme is up to you.
It is a brand new year and that year is cold! The vast majority of the United States and a large portion of Europe is very cold today. In light of the cold weather, this week's theme is "cold." How you express the theme is up to you.
Winner and Finalists of Assignment #17 - Cold
An image gallery of the winning photo and finalist photos for Weekly Assignment 17 - Cold
An image gallery of the winning photo and finalist photos for Weekly Assignment 17 - Cold
Winner and Finalists of Weekly Assignment 16 - Night
An image gallery of the winning photo and finalist photos for Weekly Assignment 16 - Night
An image gallery of the winning photo and finalist photos for Weekly Assignment 16 - Night
Weekly Assignment 16 - Night
The New Year is coming up and many of you will be spending a lot of time out late at night (you know you will, you party animals). To go with your nocturnal activities, this week's assignment theme is "night". In addition to the basics that we have reviewed from time to time, remember to review the information specific to night photography as well.
The New Year is coming up and many of you will be spending a lot of time out late at night (you know you will, you party animals). To go with your nocturnal activities, this week's assignment theme is "night". In addition to the basics that we have reviewed from time to time, remember to review the information specific to night photography as well.