Everyone Take A Picture on May 2nd

Moment of the Day Project

Book Signing

Dr. Douglas Harper, professor of sociology at Duquesne University, will do a signing for his new book The Italian Way: Food and Social Life, published by The University of Chicago Press. Harper co-authored the book with his wife, Patrizia Faccioli, a native of Italy and professor of sociology at the University of Bologna.

“The core of the book is the study of the dinner experience of a wide range of Italian families, some working class, others middle and professional class; some traditional and others modern,” explains Harper.

The Italian Way reflects on Italian culture by focusing on 24 families in the city of Bologna, Italy, and features interviews, observations and 150 photos (taken by Harper) of the families shopping for ingredients, cooking together and cleaning up after their meals.

According to the publisher, Harper and Faccioli demonstrate “the guiding principle of the Italian table—a delicate balance between the structure of tradition and the joy of improvisation.”

When: Thursday, April 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Where: Barnes & Noble Bookstore, Duquesne University Power Center, Forbes Avenue at Chatham Square, Pittsburgh.

Information: For more information, call 412.434.6626.

Final Project

We will have our final critique on April 20 and 22nd. Please have 8 images posted to your blog and 6 of those 8 images printed to turn in.

Pick up your prints (and final grade) on Tuesday, April 27th, 11:00-11:30, CH336.

Individual Meetings Schedule

Individual Meetings on Thursday, bring your final project proposal printed out and be ready to discuss it.

Amanda 10:50
Caitie: 10:55
David 11:00
Desirae 11:05
Garrett 11:10
Katharine 11:15
Laura 11:20
Megan 11:25
Meghan F. 11:30
Rachel 11:35
Dan 11:40
Travis 11:45
Vic 11:50

Compositional Help

Rule of Thirds
Framing within your image
Reflections, Tips & Tricks, More Examples
Use Perspective and Scale
Also, try getting close up and uncluttering your image.

Souvenir Project

These are fun.
Photographs of souvenirs at the site they represent by Michael Hughes.

Making Panoramas in Photoshop

Click here for instructions on how to use the Photomerge tool in Photoshop or Bridge to make a panorama.