Silhouette Photography Homework Project In photography a silhouette

Silhouette Photography – Homework Project ‘In photography, a silhouette is defined as an outline that appears dark against a light background. More specifically, it is where your subject is seen as a black shape without detail against a brighter background. This is an artistic outcome that many photographers like to perfect. ’ Picture. Correct. com Here are some photographers who produced work on theme of silhouettes: Jim Zuckerman Hiroshi Sugimoto Nicolas Bouvier Shirin Neshat

Ilker Karaman is a Turkish photographer who has used urban settings and composition to create a sense of drama or story (narrative) in his series ‘In Pursuit of Myself. The strong contrast of light and dark, bold, graphic outlines and the diagonal (Golden Triangle) compositions give a cinematic sense of movement and energy. Information about the artist Ilker Karaman: https: //www. ignant. com/2018/08/22/reflective-streetsilhouettes-by-ilker-karaman/

Silhouette Photoshoot – Homework Project Task 1: Take at least 30 photos of a range of different types of silhouettes. Think about experimenting with different types of lighting. Experiment with translucent objects and sunsets. You may use a smartphone. Task 2: Select a photograph by a silhouette photographer and describe it in detail using the Formal Elements and the Photography Visual Analysis helpsheet. Explain how the photograph was taken, the quality and position of the light source and how these techniques inspired your own silhouette photography. • Double check that you are taking photos of silhouettes, NOT shadows. • Try creating a still life (mise en scene) with objects in a window or with a lamp behind them. Do you think Photograms can be classed as silhouettes? Explain why. Kunie Sugiura Make the most of your photoshoot: • Plan: location, time of day, quality of light • Make a list of types of shot that you need • Make sure that you are able to upload your images • Take a look at the work of Ilker Karaman for inspiration