Select a theme that reflects personal experiences, cultural influences, or a social issue (e.g., identity, community, isolation, change). Read this article for ideas.

Research artists, photographers, and styles that relate to your theme.

Create a mood board to explore visual ideas.

Plan your shots, considering composition, lighting, and subject interaction.

Take 30+ images, experimenting with different angles, framing, and lighting.

Apply a range of techniques learned in class, such as:

• Depth of field manipulation (shallow vs. deep focus)
• Rule of thirds, leading lines, and other compositional strategies
• Natural vs. artificial lighting techniques
• Motion blur or frozen action effects

Upload your photo into a gallery block on your WordPress.com website. Describe the objective of the project and how you approached it.

Write an artist statement (250-500 words) explaining:

• Your theme and artistic choices
• The techniques you applied
• Your creative and revision process

Participate in a class discussion or presentation about your project.