February 2012 Assignment: Conceptual Photography

[rab3rd]

I have been reading about and viewing a lot of conceptual photography works for the last week or so trying to get inspired to create a conceptual photograph of my own. So it occured to me, why not make that the next assignment?

So, February's assignment is conceptual photography. This is a very broad assignment as it can encompass just about anything, BUT (and its a big one, LOL) your photo should attempt to tell a story or convey a concept.

I suggest that when you post the photo that you do not give a description or a title. Let the viewer decide for themselves what the concept is without your guidance.

So go forth and create!

As defined by Wikipedia: Conceptual photography as a part of conceptual art is a photography genre in which the artist makes a photograph of a concept or idea. Usually the conception of the idea precedes the realization of the photography. This kind of photography often involves use of computer editing to achieve the desired effects, but many artists work without the computer. They "put in place" the things and the beings that will be the subject of the final photograph, and the placement of those things and beings "build" the concept, the idea, and the final outcome, as for example the famous Judy Dater's conceptual photograph "Imogen and Twinka"

As usual here are some links to help get you started.

The Fascination over Conceptual Photography

Dave Nitsche Conceptual | Fine Art Photography

The Definition of Conceptual Photography

Here are some examples of my attempts at conceptual photography. They are a bit dark, but thats just how I roll. ;-)

[groovyone]

Awesome! Disturbing though, since I already hate those creepy dolls.

[Jake]

Rob, how long have you owned that doll?

[rab3rd]

Originally Posted by Jake

Rob, how long have you owned that doll?

I have more than one Jake. I bought another one while I was doing that shot from a junk store. I havent used it in a photo yet. Maybe its time to get her out and start shooting. ;-)

[mkweaver]

I love it! My brain is racing already. I need something like this to get me out of the slumps!

[groovyone]

Oooh, I think I have an idea...

[KenJulio]

something like this?


courtesy of rob

[rab3rd]

Originally Posted by KenJulio

something like this?


courtesy of rob

or like this... ;-)

[mkweaver]

Try these on for size:

[rab3rd]

Great shots, now lets all go take NEW shots and post them up. :-)

[tc95]

Originally Posted by rab3rd

or like this... ;-)

THAT MADE MY DAY...!!!

[Sonny]

[tc95]

OK Rob...Here's my entry...but I will not put a title on it...




Acutally shot this way...with only a little post proccessing...



The rest of the images can be found here...PixTus Thread...(Maybe-NSF)

[Nikonfan]

Originally Posted by rab3rd

or like this... ;-)

I remember seeing this before but I don't think I ever noticed the guy in the background pointing. That makes the picture even better!

[hue-e]

Just finished this one up last night.