For your first shooting problem, you will need to figure out how to transform an ordinary object into an extraordinary photograph. You will do this by utilizing the principles of composition we learned in class the other day.
1. Think about the lighting. Shoot in an area with strong lighting. Indoor shots are very difficult to do because you need a lot more light. Do not shoot at noon. Think about shooting during the early morning or later in the afternoon.
2. Your subject should be something that is an everyday object. It must be large enough for you to be able to compose your image. Earrings, watches, fruit etc. tend to be hard to photograph because of the lenses that we use.
3. Do not go below 125 on your shutter speed, you can use 60 if you position your camera on a steady surface or use a wall / solid object to brace yourself
4. Bracket your exposures. 3 different light settings for the same composition. 1 over exposed, 1 under and 1 normal. 1 aperture click above or 1 shutter speed is plenty.
5. Do not open your camera to take film out until Monday.
6. Remember the depth of field (small opening, larger number) will create a larger depth of field.
7. FOCUS FOCUS FOCUS
8. Shoot the entire roll
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