Henri Cartier-Bresson - Derriere la Gare Saint-Lazare
Henri Cartier-Bresson - Ezra Pound
This is the third of a three part exercise that introduce students to the fundamental elements of visual language: camera angel, lighting and composition.
Materials / Preparation
- Cameras / Camera phones
- Computers / Internet connection
- Students should pair off into groups of three to five.
Photo Exercise (20 minutes)
In your groups choose a location and photograph one of your peers using two different compositions.
- Close up (the camera should be no more than an arms length way).
- Wide shot (take a picture of your subject from far away)
Edit / Submit (20 min)
- Select two of your best photos (one photo to represent each composition).
- Email Mr. O your images with your period and student names in the subject line.
Presentation / Reflection
Students present photos and discuss how these techniques influence the various meanings we can take from a visual message.
i feel this picture can say alot about a person
these pictures express themselves alot. it either show alot of mood or something creepy .