Digital Photography Capstone Project
Digital Photography Capstone Project
The digital photography capstone project provides a simulation of an extended photography project. Students will take a photography project from concept to final presentation. Students work closely with the department head, developing a client brief for a project that provides a deep exploration of an area of photography.
Image by Felicia Kieselhorst
A portfolio project for Digital Photography majors
Instructor-Led Course
Feedback from design professionals
Creative Projects
Stretch your skills, grow your portfolio
Learn at Your Own Pace
Self-paced and scheduled programs available
Course Outline
1 - Researching the Project
You will research client options, scout your project, and create a project plan that encompasses client goals, lighting, location, technology, and more.
2 - Conducting the Photo Shoot
The big day is here. Working from your plan, execute your project photo shoot.
3 - Selecting, Editing, and Presenting Images
It's time to curate your images. Select and edit your best images and develop a polished client presentation that can be delivered over the Web.
Course Outcomes
Students in this course can expect to learn to:
- Research a local client/customer for your project, showing an understanding of both your client and photography genres and stylistic trends relevant to your project.
- Develop a photo shoot plan that addresses all essential factors for success: client goals, lighting, location, technology, and more.
- Conduct a photoshoot that results in a set of high quality, accomplished images that meet client and project goals and show your skills as a photographer.
- Select and digitally edit your project images into a set of professional standard final images.
- Present your work to the instructor and client in a compelling, professional manner.
Course Registration
Interested in this course? This course is available to students enrolled in the Associate of Occupational Studies program.
Software and Supplies
To take this course you'll need:
- Computer with Internet connection.
- Digital camera
- Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom or equivalent programs.
- Experience in the above software.
Who’s Teaching
Course developed by Felicia Kieselhorst
Getting Started
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Related Programs
Did you know? You can take this course as part of an award-winning certificate or degree program.