“Professor Gordon’s Intro to Photography for CUNY Students
“Why is Form beautiful? Because, I think, it helps us confront our worst fear, the suspicion that life may be chaos and that therefore our suffering is without meaning. ” Robert Adams Colorado Springs, 1968 image portion above
Light & Shadow Assignment
LIGHT & SHADOW INSPIRATION: Some famous photographer’s photos that are examples of light and shadow. You should notice the lighting in the photo before anything else. The photo should have a stark contrast of light (highlights) and dark (shadows). If your digital camera has a b/w option, try to use it for more dramatic photos.
JESSICA BACKHAUS shadow project, color
The Absence of Light, Shadow Photos by Alexey Bednij
Ralph Gibson Photograph
Ray Metzker
Ray Metzger
Ray Metzger
Minor White Photograph, “Windowsill Daydreaming”, 1958
Manuel Alvarez Bravo Mexican, 1935
Lilo Raymond, 1983
Louis Stettner, Penn Station
Harry Callahan, 1950’s
Roy DeCarava
Lee Friedlander, self portrait with shadow NYC 1966
Hiroshi Sugimoto, theatre series”
Mary Davies 