Ole' / OLLI Course
Stretch Your Skills with Photo Assignments
Facilitated by T. Bart Quimby
Strengthen and expand your photography skills through assignment photography. Tasks for the coming week are announced at the end of each session. Class members then take photographs that fulfill the assignment and upload their best image for class discussion. All participants have the opportunity to share and discuss their work.
The class is offered by the Anchorage Ole' and Fairbanks OLLI programs from time to time. See their current catalogs for offerings.
This course is conducted via Zoom. It typically draws participation from both within and without Alaska.
After each class the powerpoint slides are posted (in PDF form) so that you can download them if you like.
Each week, class members are to upload their images using the links provided by the time specified in the assignment. Images that come later MAY still be included, but there are no promises.
Enrolled participants receive class Zoom links from their respective programs.
Images from past course offerings:
Tuesday Class: https://www.dropbox.com/request/WwmEa0nJbejLGqRdg8di
Wednesday Class: https://www.dropbox.com/request/RkD8ble2o75QghFRZV3M
While I much prefer that you upload your images using the links, as an alternative you can email them to me at alaskaphotochat@gmail.com
Click here for instructions for uploading.
Fall 2024 Assignments
Each week, class members are asked to upload TWO thoughtful/stunning/tasteful images that meet the assignments given below. If you upload more than two, I will pick which two I like best and show those during the main presentation. Any additional images will be shown at the end of the presentation (if we have time!) but won't be discussed as thoroughly as the images chosen for the main discussion.
If you wish to have your image captioned, please rename the image file to include the caption before you upload it.
Since both sections are small this term, PLEASE SUBMIT TWO IMAGES FOR EACH ASSIGNMENT! The images should be significantly different from each other.
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Week 1 (10/1/2024 and 10/2/2024)
To those of you returning to the class, welcome back. I am excited to see that we have some new participants this time around, welcome!
I really love this time of year because nature serves up such delightful colors. While we have done this challenge in the past (see above). I challenge you to find a creative way to highlight what you like about the current season (Fall for us in Alaska!).
Creative post processing is encouraged for those of you who know how to use your photo editors (either on computer, tablet, or mobile device).
Feel free to see what others have done in the past (see links above) for ideas.
The pictures must be taken between when you receive the assignment and when they are due the evening of Sunday (9/29)
Tuesday Slides Wednesday Slides
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Week 2 (10/8/2024 and 10/9/2024)
Create two intriguing minimalist images. See last week's slides for some definitions and ideas. Also, try doing a web search on minimalist photography.
The pictures must be taken between when you receive the assignment and when they are due the evening of Sunday (10/6)
Tuesday Slides Wednesday Slides
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Week 3 (10/15/2024 and 10/16/2024)
Create two interesting images of places that make you happy.
The pictures must be taken between when you receive the assignment and when they are due the evening of Sunday (10/13)
Tuesday Slides Wednesday Slides
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Week 4 (10/22/2024 and 10/23/2024)
Create two interesting images of things that are flat (or nearly so!). The flat thing should be the main subject in the image.
The pictures must be taken between when you receive the assignment and when they are due the evening of Sunday (10/20)
Tuesday Slides Wednesday Slides
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Week 5 (10/29/2024 and 10/30/2024)
Create two interesting images of things that are on the ground. As always, try to think outside the box. Open your eyes to creative options.
The pictures must be taken between when you receive the assignment and when they are due the evening of Sunday (10/27)
Tuesday Slides Wednesday Slides
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Week 6 (11/5/2024 and 11/6/2024)
Create two interesting images that include something orange.
Ideas: Do a web search on Halloween Photo Ideas, Something Orange Photo Ideas
The pictures must be taken between when you receive the assignment and when they are due the evening of Sunday (11/3)
Tuesday Slides Wednesday Slides
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Week 7 (11/12/2024 and 11/13/2024)
Create two captivating images that are Black & White and/or Gray Scale.
The pictures must be taken between when you receive the assignment and when they are due the evening of Sunday (11/10)
Tuesday Slides Wednesday Slides
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Week 8 (11/19/2024 and 11/20/2024)
Thanksgiving is coming soon. For this assignment you can prepare for the holiday by providing two images of something, someone, and/or someplace that you are grateful for. To go the extra mile, feel free to experiment with artistic editing that enhances your image(s).
The pictures must be taken between when you receive the assignment and when they are due the evening of Sunday (11/17)
Tuesday Slides Wednesday Slides
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