Neon Signs

Neon Signs 25 points
Two photos, Due September 30

Camera settings:
ISO: 100
Camera mode: Manual
File Size: RAW
Also, you'll probably need a tripod

For this assignment you'll be photographing two neon signs. Catchy, cool, interesting, eye-catching signs at night. They should have some kind of relationship to each other -- contrasting signs, opposites in some way, or two signs that work well together or play off each other.

Use your spot meter mode to get an exposure reading of the brightest part of the sign. At ISO 100, your sensor sensitivity will be very low, which means a slow shutter speed, even at a low f-stop number. You'll probably need to steady the camera with a tripod.

Then, frame up your shot (remember, you'll crop to 5x7 so give it a little more room than you think you need).

You might be up close or across the street and zoomed in. The neon sign should be the main focus of the shot, but it doesn't have to be the only thing in the fame

It might be a good idea to bracket your shots (get a few different exposure settings just in case). Try plus 1 stop, minus 1 stop, etc.

Import your photos and edit.

Crop your shots to 5x7 and upload to Flickr. Title, Neon Sign.

You'll be graded on…
• If the photograph is in sharp focus
• Proper exposure
• Composition and crop
• The creativity of your signs and composition