Photography Task 21/06/2011 - 1/07/2011: Origami
So, it's time for a new photography task! First some meta stuff:
1: Do you like the current format, or should I extend the time on each event to 15 days, or perhaps more?
2: Should I make the tasks more focused?
3: Do you enjoy the whole thing over all?
On to the task.
The task of the next 10 days will be origami. At first, I was thinking of simply "Art", but found that one of the easiest way to do good photography of art, is by putting it into a context, so the bulk of the photo doesn't lie on the meaning of the art you're shooting. Origami has the best potential for this I think, since it's light, small, anybody can make it and it's more personal too, so you can perhaps attach a little story or something interesting like that.
A couple of tips:
Shoot indoors. It's easier and paper just fits better in a modern environment most of the time.
You don't have to fold complex structures, a paperplane or a boat are perfectly fine. Remember, the bulk of the photo shouldn't lie on the art you're shooting, but rather the context. Complex origami will probably yield some extra DV respect points though.
Here are two great pieces of inspiration, courtesy of Google:
http://i.min.us/iCh9y.jpg
http://i.min.us/iB5ne.jpg
Notice the first picture, the plane is a little crumbled, like it's been soaked, and it's on a worktable with wood chips and glass shards. The second picture plays with silhouettes, direct sun light and has a person in it.
Keep in mind that these are done by people who are really damn good at what they're doing, so don't let it intimidate you.
Good luck!