RESEARCH PROJECT: FAMOUS PHOTOGRAPHER

For this project you will not only learn about a famous photographer but take pictures like him or her as well. Upon completion you will produce a poster or powerpoint presentation that tells abourt the photographer and has pictures taken by him/her and yourself.

 

1. Choose a famous photographer

Their work must have been published at least in magazines and it would be best to choose one that has a book or two of their work.   Some ideas are Ansel Adams, William Wegman, or Annie Liebowitz.    Your report must include facts about their life, information about the photos they take, why they are famous, and your opinions on some of their photos. After learning about the photographer, take some photos in their style to show the class. Links to help you find a photographer are:

    http://www.agallery.com/Pages/departments/photographers.html 
    http://www.hans-nyberg.dk/uk/links_en.html 
 

 

2.  Research---you must use a minimum of 3 sources

You can use the sites I gave you or search for your specific topic on google.  Also, the library has lots of books---these are great sources. Be sure to keep track of where you get your info for your bibliography.

 

 

3. Choose some pictures by the Photographer for examples

 

4. Take some of your own pictures using like subjects and techniques

 

5.  Put together your presentation.  You may either do this as a display board for the wall, or as a PowerPoint presentation. It must include the following: