Photographer Presentation

MUST BE: Be completed by assigned due date:• DROP BOX: Wednesday, October 29th

• PRESENTATIONS: October 29th & 31st

* NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED! *

1. Choose your favorite 3 photographers from the list provided and write your name and your choices in priority order on the sheet on the front table.

2. Once everyone has made their choices, I will finalize each student’s photographer – you may not get your first choice. (First come, first served).

3. Research your photographer in books and on the internet – use reputable resources & save them.

4. Compile what you have learned into a PowerPoint presentation that will give the viewer complete information about your photographer.

Photographer Presentation

What to do:

Photographer’s name & your name on 1st slide

8-12 examples of their work Including title of the image, and date (if

available)

8-12 total slides Each slide should include images and text

Presentation is 3-5 minutes long You can use note cards or the notes section on

PPT

MINIMUM of 3 references on last slide

CriteriaYour presentation must include:

Where do they live and/or work? Include details on birthplace as well as where

they spent time photographing

What kind of camera & equipment do they use?

Don’t just list the equipment, explain how it works and why the photographer chose it

What process or technique do they use? Explain how they created and edited their

pictures – darkroom, Photoshop, posing, backgrounds, lighting, planning, studio, street, candid, etc.

CriteriaYour presentation must include:

What style is their work? Do they photograph landscapes, portraits,

photo journalism, etc. AND define or explain what the style is

What concepts or themes appear in their work?

Explain what the work is about, the meaning, themes, ideas, etc. What is the message or purpose?

What influences their work & creative decisions?

Why did the photographer make the creative choices they did? Who was an influence on them?

CriteriaYour presentation must include: