Reflection Photography Assignment

The goal of this assignment is to take an picture whilst using a reflective photograph method.

Procedure

1. Take one picture using the reflection photography method
2. You can use anything to help you take this image (water, tables, windows etc.)
3. Write a 100-150 word description that answers the following questions
1. What was the goal of your picture?
2. Explain whether or not you felt reflection photography added an extra element to your picture
3. What was the best aspect of your image (state only one) and why was it a positive above all else
4. Title the assignment ``Reflection Photography Assignment``
5. This will be due Friday, March 15th

Rubric
Photograph (5 Marks)
Description (5 Marks)
                Overall (10 Marks)

Reflection Photography Lesson

What is Reflection Photography?

Reflection photography is the idea taking pictures using something that would offer a mirrored image.

There are many different methods you could use to accomplish this. For example, you can take a picture using water (lake, ocean, sea etc.), glass or anything else that offers a reflection. Below are some examples of reflection photography.

As you can see in the images above, the first is taking an picture of a building using a puddle. Second, in the image with tables and chairs you can see a tree through the reflection of the table. In both images thew view is upside down and requires you to think. Therefore, we have to consider why we are taking these photos.

Why do Reflection Photography?

The main purpose of reflection photography is to offer a different perspective on traditional photos. Essentially, you are turning the world upside down, whilst adding confusion to the scene. Upon seeing your image, it should be difficult to spot the source of the image.

If done correctly, the picture can produce something beautiful as you can see below.

Forced Perspective Photography Assignment

The purpose of this assignment is to show an understanding of distance and depth within your photograph.

Procedure

1. Take 2 photographs using Forced Perspective Photography
2. Your photos can be of anything. Use your imagination! 
3. Write a 100-150 word description answering the following questions: 
1. What was your goal for each of your two images?
2. What is one thing you would change about each of your images?
3. Why did you choose that scene these two pictures? 
4. Title the assignment "Forced Perspective Photography Assignment."
5. This assignment will be due Thursday, March 7th 

Rubric
2 Photographs (5 Marks)
Description (5 Marks)
                Overall (10 Marks)

Forced Perspective Photography Lesson

What is Forced Perspective Photography?

Forced perspective photography deliberately tricks the viewer to believe that some subjects/objects are bigger or smaller than they really are. Essentially, forced perspective photography is a game of illusions that distorts objects/subjects by making them appear closer or further away in the background than they truly are.

While this may sound complicated, it is actually quite simple. Look at these examples below.

This hand appears larger than life; but in actuality it would be nowhere near the size of the person it is pretending to grab.

In this image here it appears the individual is grabbing the sun. While the sun is obviously nowhere near the person, the photographer has created the illusion that he is in fact touching the sun.


The key aspect of forced perspective photography is distance. Distance between the subject(s) and object(s) is pivotal as it is important not to show blur, but still make the image look as authentic as possible despite its illusion. Tip: The object you want to appear bigger should be closer to the camera, while the part of the image you want to look smaller should be further away.

Video Explaining Forced Perspective Photography

Watch this Video in order to better understand forced perspective photography.