ABSTRACTION Abstract photography is based on the photographers eye. We're looking to capture something in a way that it would not usually be seen. Looking for the details, the patterns, the lines, the form, shape and colors that complete a subject and utilizing those key features to make an engaging image. It is those key elements that will help you to construct an image that has visual appeal.
Abstract photography is not about abiding by the rules. In fact, it’s the ideal opportunity to break the rules. When approaching a subject, ensure you spend time with it and assess how you want to represent it and it’s surroundings within your image. Approach it from angles, move your feet, bend your knees,look up, look down, look for patterns and correlating colors. It’s all about how you as a photographer perceive what is in front of you and then looking to represent it as you see it. My favorite aspects of shooting abstract shots is the moment when someone looks at an image and says "I really like it, but what is it?" That means I’ve engaged the viewer visually and the image has caught their eye and made them think and challenged their perceptions of what a photograph can represent. But it also shows me that there is a difference between how I viewed the subject matter at the time and how they view the subject matter, which is an intriguing personal insight.
STEP 1 Take a minimum of 24 photos demonstrating your understanding of Abstract Photography. Be sure to think about using the Rules of Composition along the way in order to capture more creative and dynamic images. See info and examples about Abstract Photography.
STEP 2 Turn in a contact sheet of your 24 photos.
STEP 3 Select your 8 best photos to be edited using the 6-point system for editing in Camera Raw. Put the before and after images in a Google Slide Presentation and share it with me when you are finished.
STEP 4 Create a collage of your best abstraction images in PicMonkey. You must use at least 3 images in your final composition and may use up to 8.
Start by clicking Create New in the top left corner of PicMonkey.
Next, Select Templates
Next, Under the Blank Canvas tab on the left side, select collage.
Select the collage template that you like. It can have anywhere from 3 to 8 images, it is your choice. You must have at least three, but can have up to 8. Pick the layout you like with the amount of images you would like to include.
Rename your collage with a title and your name.
Right-Click on the box you would like to load an image into, select replace image. Go to the folder that has your images and pick the image you would like in that box. Repeat for the rest of your collage. When you are finished putting in all of your images, decide if you want to add a background color by clicking background color from the menu on the left. You can play around with different colors, thickness of the borders, etc. You can also click on images to apply filters, change colors, or further edit your images.
When you are finished creating your collage and are happy with all of your choices, click EXPORT, from the top menu.
Then on the top left, where it says Image Name, Rename the image with your name and collage. (For example: Thomas Collage) Right next to the name select .jpg for the type of file to be output. When finished, click Export to Computer.
If this pops up, click the box for don't show me this again, and then click learn how. A new tab will pop up explaining how to save, close it out and go back to the picmonkey tab.
Click Continue exporting.
Your image will download will show up at the bottom of your screen. Click on it. It will then open in photos. Click on the three dots in the top right corner, select save as. Find the V: Drive > Digital Photo Thomas 2019>Abstraction Collage
FINISHING AND SAVING When you are finished. Select the Export button along the top menu, and then the Export to your computer button on the bottom left. Save your collage to your Z:/ first, so that you have a copy of it.
Your final collage will be saved in the V:/ drive > Digital Photo Thomas 2019 > Abstraction Collage