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2.4 Nova

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Objective

Capture 3 dramatic sports portraits using backlighting and fog to create a glowing “halo” effect that elevates the athletes' presence and power.

Choose 2 Subjects
Find a boy and a girl to shoot close-up head shots of (separately).

Have your models keep a neutral expression as they look into the camera.
Pose them so you have several options and shoot both eye-level and below.

Take 10+ photos for reach model.

Open your best image of each model in Photoshop. Carefully clean up blemishes and color correct.

Photoshop: click on File > Export > Export As and select the JPG format.

Upload your final photos into a gallery block on your WordPress.com website.

Below, restate the objective and describe how you approached the project.

Examples by Brad Deel
Novice (50%)

Student does not complete all steps, or submits work incorrectly.

Apprentice (80%)

Student completes most steps or the message is present but lacks emotion or visual impact.

Master (100%)

Student completes all steps with strong interpretation, emotion, and visual impact (composition, lighting, focus, color, and subject placement).

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