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Assignment #77: Vision
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Be careful when choosing your teacher. If you have real talent you might not need one.
- Misha Gordin

A few months ago we were talking a lot about artistic vision, expression, and creativity. I'd like to go back to some of the best of our thoughts on the matter, and use this assignment to examine the idea of artistic vision. There's no single theme for this assignment, making this the first time the subject is completely the photographer's choice.

What I would like to see from everyone is two photos, one old and one new.

OLD PHOTO: As photographers, we all see the world in different ways. We have favourite subjects, favourite places, and favourite techniques. All of these combine to shape the way we capture the world and turn it into our own unique creation. Call it a creative vision or a personal style: we all have it, are developing it, or are looking for it. For this assignment, I want you to find a favourite photo that best expresses your own vision and shows the direction that you want your photography to grow in. Post it, and tell us what you see about yourself in it.

NEW PHOTO: Once you've identified what you like about your photography and what you want to do as a photographer, it's time to do something about it. Find a way to create a new photograph that's an example of your style or that shows your unique vision. If you're still exploring styles and creating your vision, try to create a photo that embodies the essence of what you want to be. Post it, and tell us what you like about it.

This is a big assignment. It calls for a lot of introspection and thought. It may take more than two photos to get it all in, and it may take more than two weeks to get it all done. There's nothing wrong with that. Remember that assignments never end, so please join in this thread whenever you're ready.

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Assignment #77: Vision - by matthew - Jun 1, 2008, 20:38
Assignment #77: Vision - by wulinka - Jun 2, 2008, 04:52
Assignment #77: Vision - by wulinka - Jun 3, 2008, 22:49
Assignment #77: Vision - by matthew - Jun 4, 2008, 20:19
Assignment #77: Vision - by wulinka - Jun 6, 2008, 08:25
Assignment #77: Vision - by Irma - Jun 6, 2008, 13:28
Assignment #77: Vision - by wulinka - Jun 6, 2008, 17:47
Assignment #77: Vision - by matthew - Jun 6, 2008, 19:03
Assignment #77: Vision - by matthew - Jun 8, 2008, 14:55
Assignment #77: Vision - by Keith Alan - Jun 9, 2008, 04:31
Assignment #77: Vision - by Irma - Jun 10, 2008, 00:23

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