Every 5 Minutes Project
So, I was required to take a picture EVERY 5 minutes for 16 hours straight, which all added up to 192 pictures total. Unfortunately, I had to split the hours up between a couple of days as my schedule would not allow me to take that many breaks between commuting to campus, other classes that do not allow electronic devices and work.
This project was given in a way to understand how much we miss out on photo opportunities and what the world is like when we aren't connected to our phones and computers. It also was a way to familiarize yourself with your camera and having it on your person constantly. Only good photographers keep their cameras on them daily. With this project, I had some struggles. In the beginning, I would set up my tripod, timer, and go about my normal routine. But, it would take me nearly 5 minutes to set up and shoot a decent picture that I would fall behind. My only saving grace was that I knew I only could shoot for a few hours each day, thus giving me time to plan my next picture.
I deeply enjoyed this project, yet found it challenging to find "natural looking" photographs. Keeping myself busy with my normal routine and then tossing a camera in the mix would confuse me. I didn't know if I was supposed to pose like I was doing something, or take candid shots, or have the pictures be EXACTLY 5 minutes apart so they animate when shown quickly. In the end, I ended up using each technique.
Now, I have all of my pictures downloaded onto my computer and hard drive. My problem is: I don't know how to upload them on to my blog without having the viewer scroll through 195 photos of me. HOW BORING! I remember needing to put them in panels, but that is about it. Once I get back to campus tomorrow I will put them all on here. Until then, enjoy this small glimpse of what is to come.
This project was given in a way to understand how much we miss out on photo opportunities and what the world is like when we aren't connected to our phones and computers. It also was a way to familiarize yourself with your camera and having it on your person constantly. Only good photographers keep their cameras on them daily. With this project, I had some struggles. In the beginning, I would set up my tripod, timer, and go about my normal routine. But, it would take me nearly 5 minutes to set up and shoot a decent picture that I would fall behind. My only saving grace was that I knew I only could shoot for a few hours each day, thus giving me time to plan my next picture.
I deeply enjoyed this project, yet found it challenging to find "natural looking" photographs. Keeping myself busy with my normal routine and then tossing a camera in the mix would confuse me. I didn't know if I was supposed to pose like I was doing something, or take candid shots, or have the pictures be EXACTLY 5 minutes apart so they animate when shown quickly. In the end, I ended up using each technique.
Now, I have all of my pictures downloaded onto my computer and hard drive. My problem is: I don't know how to upload them on to my blog without having the viewer scroll through 195 photos of me. HOW BORING! I remember needing to put them in panels, but that is about it. Once I get back to campus tomorrow I will put them all on here. Until then, enjoy this small glimpse of what is to come.
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