- I've been practicing techniques and am becoming proficient with the techniques taught in Lighting 102.
- I've started applying what I've learned to real world situations by taking photos of the Science Olympiad team. In the two shoots I've done so far, I've just been trying different techniques with random subjects I find.
End goal
- A gallery for RAHS Science Olympiad featuring photos of diverse subjects and lighting techniques.
How to get there
- Strobist: There are 2 more units in Lighting 102. All of the basics have been already covered, so the last units are for expanding creativity. Unit 6 is about changing the color of the flash through the use of gels, which I don't have. I feel that this unit is less important than the other ones, as it deals with a variable with less of an impact than position, balance, etc. The last unit has to deal with time, which seems more interesting.
- SciOly: I am currently receiving feedback on the photos I've taken so far. I shared a link to the gallery on the SciOly Facebook group, and the reactions are positive. I'm waiting for more responses.
Based off of what's been said so far, I plan to try and incorporate the events more into the photos. Although the competition season may be over, I know that they are already thinking ahead to next year.
I also need to remember to keep composition in mind. As mentioned in the last post in Lighting 101, it's not all about flash. Lighting is just a tool. The photo still needs to have substance to be interesting. I'll try to better communicate the story of the Science Olympiad team through my work.
- Timeline: I'll be able to finish the Lighting 102 within a few days. I'd like to keep visiting Science Olympiad for at least another week to keep building the gallery and getting feedback.