D.C. Portrait 2022 OCT. 26 - 30, 2022 • WASHINGTON, D.C. • COLLEGE MEDIA ASSOCIATION / ASSOCIATED COLLEGIATE PRESS NATIONAL CONVENTION
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27 9 - 9:50 a.m. Photo Shoot-out introduction Independence B (Independence Level 5B) Fine-tune your photo skills with the people of Washington, D.C., as your subject matter. Student photojournalists can compete in an on-site competition. To participate, students must be registered for the convention and bring their own camera and equipment to edit images. SATURDAY, OCT. 29 2 p.m. DEADLINE for entries to be uploaded to Google Form. No excuses. Bring images on USB drive to critique 30 minutes early if there are problems. SATURDAY, OCT. 29 2:30 - 3:20 p.m. Photo Shoot-out critique Franklin Square (Independence Level 5B) After photojournalists have spent two days fulfilling the assignment, instructors will critique their work. The group will also select a class favorite. Images recognized by the judges will be posted online in about two weeks. SUNDAY, OCT. 30 11 a.m. Keynote Independence Ballroom CONTACT BRADLEY (m) 919/264-6768 bradleywilson08@gmail.com @bradleywilson09
THE ASSIGNMENT: WASHINGTON, D.C. — A PORTRAIT Think of a portrait, and you automatically put yourself in a box. “A portrait is a painting, photograph, or other artistic representation of a person. Portraits are often simple ‘head shots’ and are not usually overly elaborate or creative. The intent is to show the basic appearance of the person, and occasionally some artistic insight into his or her personality.” Your task is to get outside that box. Photography (specifically the Daguerreotype in the 19th century) was popularized, at least in part, due to the demand for inexpensive portraiture. Self portraits have become a popular method of personal expression. In literature, “portrait” refers to a written description or analysis of a person or thing. A written portrait often gives deep insight, and offers an analysis that goes far beyond the superficial. Go beyond the superficial. You need to find a person who lives or works in Washington, D.C., or the area — not a tourist. Tell that person’s story. Have some fun along the way and be prepared to explain what you were thinking at the critique. There are no restrictions on where you can take your photos other than it must be inside the district limits of Washington, D.C. And it must have been taken after 10 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 27 and before 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29. If there are questions about the date/time the image was taken, the camera’s metadata will be used and will be the final arbiter. (Of course all laws still apply, so don’t go breakin’ laws. General ethical principles apply as well.) VIEW PAST ENTRIES https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAc8MV TECHNOBABBLE You may submit no more than TWO digital images. Name your files using the following file naming structure: #_first initial_last name.jpg for example 01_b_wilson.jpg In the metadata File Info, include the following information in the following format. full name, school (adviser’s name); your e-mail address; caption that includes the names of all identifiable people in the image GOOGLE DRIVE To have your photos eligible for critique and for judging, they must be submitted via the Google form by 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 29. https://forms.gle/qxyUCTosW8b5Susj7 Please verify that your captions (including your full name, school, adviser’s name and e-mail address as indicated and punctuated above) are visible. EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY Of course part of this assignment is to give you a chance to experience Washington, D.C. But the real learning will take place at the required critique session Saturday.
D.C. Portrait 2022 OCT. 26 - 30, 2022 • WASHINGTON, D.C. • COLLEGE MEDIA ASSOCIATION / ASSOCIATED COLLEGIATE PRESS NATIONAL CONVENTION
Photoshop
In Photoshop or Bridge, the metadata should be visible as in this illustration showing the File > File Info > Description fields. Note the inclusion of a complete caption — full name, school (adviser’s name); your e-mail address; caption
The Caption
A good caption has five parts: a headline, an identification sentence, a secondary information sentence, quotation and a credit. • The HEADLINE (or kicker) should be a clever title that is verbally linked to the photograph. While still trying to avoid corny humor, a pun works well here. • The IDENTIFICATION SENTENCE explains exactly what is going on in the photo, names all visible people and is written in present tense. Avoid beginning with a name and don’t overuse gerund phrases. • The SECONDARY INFORMATION SENTENCE adds information that is not obvious in the photo and is written in past tense. This is the information from the interview and gives the photo more meaning. • A QUOTATION at the end adds the feeling of being there. Use feelings and opinion in quotations. • The CREDIT recognizes the photographer for producing quality work.
Google Form
Upload your image(s) using this Google Form.
https://forms.gle/qxyUCTosW8b5Susj7