Photography Projects/Assignments
I write lots of self-assignments and practical exercises for my camera club and for my workshops. Send me an email address and I'll be glad to send you some.
Here is a short one that is fun. Note that this writeup is copyrighted by me; if you reproduce it elsewhere include my name as the author (David E. Price, copyright 2006)
The Egg:
Now You See It, Now You Don’t
Photograph an egg...
Using white poster board or foam board or some other white surface as a background, and using whatever lighting you need or want, take at least two photos of an ordinary white egg. Use the same egg and the same background for both parts of this assignment.
Photo #1: Make the egg as invisible as possible by making it blend into the background.
You will probably need multiple light sources and probably reflectors also. Play with the lighting until you get as few shadows as possible, and until you get the front and sides of the egg to match the background as closely as you possibly can.
Photo #2: Make the egg as visible as possible by making it stand out from the background.
You will probably need at least one good light source to illuminate either the egg or the background (your choice). You will need to use directed light or something to block the light to make the contrast between the egg and the background as great as possible. Be creative, and try different approaches.
Have fun!
I usually give this assignment in 2 steps, first with just the introductory paragraph and the two Photo # lines, then a week or so later, the entire writeup including the suggestion paragraphs.
(I've been able to get more than 8 stops of exposure difference between the egg and the white background, and as little as 1/3 stop.)
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