Narrative Portraiture: On Location in New York with Rodney Smith

Welcome

• Welcome
• Introduction to Rodney Smith

1. Interview with Rodney Smith

• Creating serene photographs...spontaneously
• Creating photographs that ask questions
• What makes a photograph good?
• Film, digital, and the importance of the artifact
• Contrast, tone, and black and white versus color
• The early years and photography today

2. Inside Rodney Smith's Studio

• First impressions: A portrait without the subject
• The finishing room
• The darkroom
• The final print room

3. Photographing a Portrait of Rodney Smith

• Selecting the gear
• Shooting the portrait
• Reviewing the plan for the shoot
• The portrait in review
• Large prints in review

4. The Artifact

• Why take pictures?
• Cultivating the discipline to print
• Exploring Rodney Smith's "The End"

5. Assignment Ideas

• Embracing a theme: Surprise, whimsy, or cliché
• Creating photos that ask questions
• Creating fashion photos with a unique style

6. Reflections on a Conversation with Rodney Smith

• Photography is a reflection of who we are
• Photography is about the art of observation
• Working with models
• Raise more questions than you answer
• Mentors strengthen our vision
• There is a right place for certain things
• What influences you?
• The camera as a tool for gaining wisdom
• Creating photographs deepens who we are

Conclusion

• Conclusion