The Activator: Potential Activator Props/Objects
The Activator: Potential Activator Props/Objects
The Activator: Potential Activator Props/Objects
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altering, changing, and controlling your subject matter before photographing it.
Problem: Alter, change, or adapt the subject matter of a photograph in order to reveal
something new, unseen, or exciting about it. Then photograph it using an interesting point of
Please address the following points in your sketches and notes, and be prepared to share
them with me before you begin shooting.
-What are you focusing on? Person, place, action, or object? -What props will you need? (Take
a look at the list above to gather ideas for props that could be used, or make up your own!)
-What type of lighting will you need? Is this activation taking place inside? If so, how will you
light it effectively? -How will you use your camera as a compositional tool to make this
activation even more interesting? -How will the activation of this subject change it or make it
more interesting? -Why are you interested in doing this?