PROJECT #12: GOLDEN HOUR PORTRAITS+

 GOLDEN HOUR: The hour* after sunrise and before sunset.

*Depending on where you are on Earth, the hour will be longer or shorter than an actual 'hour.' 

OUR FORECAST THIS WEEK: Sunrise & sunset times (CLICK HERE).

DIRECTIONS
This week(end), make 18+ images during the golden hours.

- 9+ photographs = portraits (humans)
- 9+ photographs = subject of your own choosing (animals, flowers...)

RATIONALE 

To observe and record the type of light that occurs during the golden hours. 

EXTRA CREDIT

Two+ morning magic hour photographs (can be the same morning)

   

MORE INFO↓

CLICK HERE for a link to portraits using natural light (perfect for golden hour).
ore about times and light. CLICK HERE.

10 REASONS to shoot portraits during golden hour. CLICK HERE.
Golden hour photography explained. CLICK HERE.

EXTRA TIPS, ETC. 

Apps to find the hour(s) in your location:

   

Link. CLICK HERE.
Wiki definition. CLICK HERE.
A few tips. CLICK HERE.
Golden hour tips. CLICK HERE.
A good link. CLICK HERE.

A FEW GRAPHICS TO GET YOU THINKING - PLANETARILY - ABOUT LIGHT:

PROJECT #11: INFRARED (In-class/Photoshop

 

PROCESS:
1. Duplicate the background layer.
2. On that duplicate background layer, go to IMAGE+ADJUSTMENTS+INVERT. 
3. Change the BLENDING MODE (at the top of the Layers palette) of that new duplicate layer to COLOR.
4. Create a NEW ADJUSTMENT LAYER + CHANNEL MIXER. (Do this by going to the LAYER menu, NEW ADJUSTMENT LAYER)
5. Adjust the CHANNEL MIXER levels to the following:

OUTPUT CHANNEL RED: 

RED=0

GREEN=0

BLUE=100

OUTPUT CHANNEL GREEN:

RED=0

GREEN=100

BLUE=0

OUTPUT CHANNEL BLUE:

RED=100

GREEN=0

BLUE=0

*These are the basics. Adjust levels as necessary for your individual photographs

6. Add  IMAGE+ADJUSTMENTS+PHOTO FILTER (ETC.) to enhance your photo to your preferences.

The Day Wonderland Stood Still... from Bruce W. Berry Jr on Vimeo.