Exploration #10: “Adventures in Black and White”

DEADLINE - Images due by midnight June 5th.

 Black and white photographs are a very powerful way of translating the visual or emotional core of a scene or situation. This exploration is the start of that journey for those who are new to black and white photography. For others it will be an ongoing investigation and discovery.

Black and white images use the evocative strength of the basic elements of composition, contrast, line, form, tone, texture, and shadow and also, in some cases, the impact of the human condition and social interactions.

Black and white photography is a journey into seeing and visualizing the world in a different way. It strengthens a photographer’s decision-making by focusing the mind on evaluating the core elements of a scene and a subject’s characteristics in a single image. This increases the opportunity for translating a scene’s core attributes into a high-impact experience for the viewer.

Shoot in RAW if your camera allows to retain the full dynamic range - otherwise shoot in the .jpg format. Post processing is encouraged but the first step of this exercise is to investigate this special form of photographic interpretation and expression. The subject matter is your choice but choose carefully for content that has the greatest potential for powerful black and white imagery.

A limit of three images per submission in .jpg format.

Program Objectives:

• Built on our successful summer challenge program
• Designed to encourage personal photographic creativity and exploration.
• Practical explorations achievable in our Covid-19 environment.
• Create better images by sharing your work and getting feedback.
• Open to all OCC members at any level of experience.
• Share personal work or participate in exercises.

Participant information:

• You may submit up to 3 images for this session
• Images must be submitted to robin@imaginacorporation.com as .jpgs - any size greater than 1 mb accepted.

DEADLINE - Images must be submitted by midnight June 5th

Note that we will once again be utilizing our WebEx online meeting system that will allow you to use your computer or smartphone to view the presentation as well as allow you to call in for the audio and participate with questions or comments.

If you have any questions or need any further information, please email challenges@oakvillecameraclub.com or robin@imaginacorporation.com

We hope to see you on Tuesday June 7th

Regards,
Jared Fein, Challenges Director & Robin King, Education Director

Photo credit:  Robin King