At our February meeting we discussed color theory, and composing photos that show examples of various color models and color palettes.

Your challenge for March:

1. Use your color chip that was handed out to you at the meeting as your starting point. If you were not at the meeting, and you need one, please contact Luke and he will get one to you.

2. Select a color goal you want to photograph:

3. Compose and shoot your photo using the color that was assigned to you. You’ll need to be able to describe which color model you chose when you present your photo.

4. Email your image to Luke by Friday, March 10

5. Be prepared to discuss your challenge at our March meeting on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.

Color theory

Examples of the color theory models we discussed are all featured here in this slideshow:

This month, we’re working with cheap props to imagine a shot, set up the scene, and then photograph the results. The only rule is that your props should be very cheap, or free.

You’re not limited to what kind of prop you use. As we discussed at our January workshop, some suggested prop ideas include:

Here is your challenge assignment:

1. Select a cheap prop to use (even better, experiment with several!)
2. Set up your scene using your prop.
3. Take lots of photos and then select what you feel is your best image
4. Email your photo to Luke by Sunday, February 5, 2023 Email: elementl@bresnan.net

Here are some of the examples of photos using the props listed above, that we looked at during the workshop:

Wednesday April 20, 2022  4:45 p.m.
Downstairs meeting room at St. John’s Lutheran Church
1000 Helena Avenue (Across from Helena Middle School)

We will be doing a final check-in before the Photo Show. If your photos are ready to go, you may bring your work to the meeting. If you’re not ready, you can email a photo to Luke to feature in a slideshow to discuss your work. Remember your photos must be in a black frame with a white matte, and include the following:

• Wire mounted on the back of your frame for hanging
• Your Name, Age and 4-H Club
• A short caption with details about your photo and explaining your image in a 4-H context.

Please carefully review the Photo Show page to make sure you’ve met all the criteria for the show. Additional details on how you can drop off your photos at the Holter are also included.

Project work for February Photography workshop:
Wednesday, February 23 • 4:45 p.m.

1. Complete Chapters 7 and 8 in the Photography project book. These chapters explore photo composition and “getting low,” as guest Liz Moore explained during our January workshop.
   • Bring your project book to our February workshop. This will be the first meeting where I check your progress. You should have completed Activities 1-8, including writing your summaries at the end of each activity.

Congratulations!

With the completion of Activities 1-8, you are halfway through the project book! We’re now going to take a break from the project books and put our creative energy toward the 2022 Photo Show.

Please review the Photo Show web page for details on the event, and your assignment to cover 4-H.
2022 4-H Photo Show >>

Project work for January Photography workshop:
Wednesday, January 26 • 4:45 p.m.

1. Complete Chapters 4, 5 and 6 in the Photography project book. These chapters explore light, shadows, sources of light, and how to direct light to create and compose photos.
   • Please work through these chapters, and then email one photo to Luke so we can include it in a slideshow for discussion. Email your photo no later than Saturday, January 22.
   • Please make sure you include your name and what this photo is for (December workshop).
   • Email to: elementl@bresnan.net
   • At the end of Chapter 6 is a section for you to write your thoughts, and what you’ve learned. Please complete this section and bring your project book to our January meeting.
   • I’ll sign off on your completion of these three chapters at the end of our workshop.

Project work for December Photography workshop:
Wednesday, December 14 • 4:45 p.m.

1. Complete Chapters 1, 2 and 3 in the Photography project book. These chapters are fairly basic, getting familiar with your camera, how to hold and steady your camera for a good shot, and starting to pay attention to light.
   • Please work through these chapters, and then email one photo to Luke so we can include it in a slideshow for discussion. Email your photo no later than Saturday, December 11.
   • Please make sure you include your name and what this photo is for (December workshop).
   • Email to: elementl@bresnan.net
   • At the end of Chapter 2 is a section for you to write your thoughts, and what you’ve learned. I encourage you to fill this out beforehand, but you can also complete this during our workshop.
   • I’ll sign off on your completion of these three chapters at the end of our workshop.
2. Fill out the first page of your Photography project record. This includes writing at least three goals that you are striving for during this upcoming year of 4-H photography. They need to be related to photography, but not necessarily to 4-H. You can download/print a copy of the project record here: http://www.montana4h.org/documents/resources/record_books/4H_NonAnimal_Project_Journal_2020.pdf