For this photography assignment, you will need to come up with a concept for a photo shoot and create a mood board to help you visualize and present it. The mood board will help you solidify your visual idea and provide tangible references for your collaborators, such as a stylist, makeup artist, or set designer.

Introduction

In this lesson, we’ll explore the art of planning a photo shoot by identifying sources of inspiration and creating a mood board to bring your creative concept to life.

Finding Your Inspiration

Choose Your Inspiration:
- Select a starting point for your photo shoot concept, such as a location, wardrobe item, makeup style, or lighting technique.
Expand Your Concept:
- Consider how to complement and enhance your chosen element of inspiration.
- Think about background, makeup, accessories, and model characteristics that align with your concept.

Creating Your Mood Board

Compile Visual References:
- Gather images that represent your ideas.
- Explore the color palette, location details, and other elements that contribute to your concept.
Use Google Slides:
- Organize your visual references using Google Slides.
- Begin with your primary element of inspiration and incorporate complementary elements.
Share and Prepare to Present:
- Share the Google Slides link with your instructor and collaborators.
- This allows you to present your concept professionally and receive valuable feedback from your team.

Assignment: Creative Photo Shoot Concept & Mood Board

Task List:

Find Your Inspiration:
- Choose your element of inspiration (e.g., location, wardrobe, makeup, lighting).
Create Your Mood Board:
- Use Google Slides to compile inspirational images related to your concept.
Refine and Prepare:
- Take your time to craft a detailed plan for your photo shoot.
- Be ready to present your concept and inspiration to the class.

Note:

This is an individual assignment, not a group project.
Please be punctual, focused, and engaged during the class.
The purpose of this in-class assignment is to enhance your creative skills, planning abilities, and presentation skills.
Effective communication of your creative vision is a key skill in photography.

Now, let’s embark on your journey to creating a captivating and well-planned photo shoot concept!