How do I take a Concept Photograph?

Our theme this term is nature, so you need to have something natural in the photograph.

• Think of an Idea: Choose a simple idea or feeling you want to show in your photo, like “happiness,” “loneliness,” or “nature is strong.”
  
• Find Something That Shows It: For example:
  • For “happiness,” you might photograph a bright flower.
  • For “loneliness,” you could capture a single tree standing alone.
  • For “nature is strong,” you could photograph a plant growing through a crack in the pavement.
    
• Take the Photo: Use your iPad to take a photo that clearly shows your idea or feeling.

Important Tip:
If you have to explain the meaning of your photo to someone, it means the photo hasn’t clearly shown your idea or message. The best concept photos speak for themselves.

Summary:
Concept Photography is about choosing an idea or feeling, finding something that shows it, and taking a photo that makes the idea easy to understand without needing lots of explanation.

What ideas, emotions or meanings are in these photographs?

Follow these steps to create your concept photograph

Step 1: Understand the Task

• Goal: Take a photo that shows something special. Think about what you want the photo to say.

Step 2: Choose Your Idea

• Pick an Idea: Decide what message or idea you want to show in your photo.
  • Example:
    • “Nature is strong” (a plant growing in a tough spot)
    • “Calm and peaceful” (a quiet area in the playground)

Step 3: Find Your Spot

• Walk Around: Look around the school grounds, like the nature playground or grassed area. Find a place that fits your idea.
• Think About How It Looks: How will you take the photo to show your idea best?

Step 4: Take Your Photo

• Use Your iPad: Take your photo using the iPad.
• Try Different Angles: Take a few photos from different angles. Pick the one that looks best.

Step 5: Upload your best shot to Artsonia

• Give It a Title: Choose a unique title for your photo.
• Write a Reflection: In the artist statement section, write 2-3 sentences about your photo. What idea were you trying to show? What did you learn?

Ideas for concept photography

• Idea Photography: Taking photos that show an idea or message.
• Meaningful Photography: Creating pictures that mean something special.
• Message Photos: Using your photos to send a message or tell a story.
• Thoughtful Photography: Taking pictures that make people think or feel something.
• Story Photos: Capturing images that tell a story or show an idea.
• Symbolic Photography: Using pictures to show ideas or feelings, like symbols.
• Emotion Photography: Taking photos that show feelings or emotions.
• Expressive Photography: Creating photos that express a thought or feeling.