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Digital Photographer Research
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When learning a new trade or skill, it is important to learn from those who have already been successful in the field.


 * One of the tasks you need to complete for this course will involve researching a contemporary digital photographer and creating a presentation about the photographer and his/her work.**

=Preparation:= Choose one (1) of the digital photographers from the following website to study: Digital Photographer List

You will be __studying the photographer__ and __analyzing his or her work__ for this part of the course.

To study the photographer, you will need to use the website of the photographer. You should also try to contact the photographer directly and interview him/her. (If you can interview this photographer, you need to follow the instructions from Photographer Interview Task.) Because these photographers are contemporary, you will have to find a way to "research" them by contacting them directly or finding a biography or art criticisms from professional art critics. Most of these photographers should have email addresses or contact information listed somewhere on their website.

You will need to pick a minimum of 10 photographs from your photographer to study. For each photograph you choose:

It is important in the written analysis that you use the vocabulary from your studies and support your assertions with details from the images. =Final Product:= A digital exhibit/presentation about the photographer and his/her work. The presentation must include:
 * 1) Save the file to your computer or flashdrive AND make note of the website URL for EACH photograph!
 * 2) In your own words, write a description of the photograph. (1-3 sentences for each photograph)
 * 3) Visually analyze the photograph for the Elements and Principles of Design.
 * 4) Write an analysis of the photographs use of the Elements and Principles of Design. (3-5 sentences for each photograph)
 * An introduction that includes the Photographer's name and genre of photography and why you chose to study this photographer
 * Photographer's background
 * Photographer's website address
 * Photographer's work
 * Your analysis of the work
 * A conclusion which tells us what your opinion is of this photographer (backing up this opinion with evidence/support)

This product will be presented during your final exhibition for this course.

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