Photography I: Collecting Colors

Mr. Turner
Project Objective
For this project you will gain experience in photographing and adjusting colors in Adobe
Lightroom. Scan your surroundings for images that mimic the colors of the rainbow: red,
orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. Look for all different shades and hues of these colors:
light purple, dark purple, bright red, dull red, red-orange, etc. The more you train your eye to
see these colors, the more you will notice them in daily life.

Take at least 6 photos of each of the following colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and
purple. The subject matter is up to you, but consider interesting compositions: focal point,
balance, value, movement, texture, line. FILL THE FRAME WITH THE COLOR. The more
color you capture in your original picture, the easier it will be to manipulate and look good
in Lightroom.

Instructions: Take 6 photos of each color!

6 Red Photos
6 Orange Photos
6 Yellow Photos
6 Green Photos
6 Blue Photos
6 Purple Photos
That’s 36 photos total!

Using these photos you will practice manipulating color hue and saturation with Lightroom.
This is a very important function in editing vibrant digital photographs. With these photos you
will create and submit an image carousel of properly balanced colors.

“I found that I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn’t say
any other way – things I had no words for.” - Georgia O’Keefe
 Lightroom Classic Directions
1. Open Lightroom.
2. Import your images into your library in Lightroom.
3. Click on the Develop tab in the top right corner to access your editing tools. You will be
primarily working with the color option.
4. Edit your photo so that the primary color helps pop. You’re not trying to make it look fake,
but help it stand it out in a good way.
5. Repeat with your other pictures and colors.
6. Export your finished photos.

Turn In/Portfolio Instructions

1. Open your portfolio on Google Sites
2. Go to your Elements page
3. Create an Image Carousel for each color. (that will be 6 image carousels total)
4. Make sure you title (Color Project) and put the proper date.
5. Repeat with your other pictures and colors.
6. Publish your site and send me an updated URL via Canvas

Learning Target
Art Habit #1 - Develop Craft
Art Habit #3 - Envision
Art Habit #7 - Stretch and Explore

Students will demonstrate their knowledge and proficiency in DSLR and camera settings.
Students will develop skills in camera use and editing in Lightroom. Students will practice
and develop skills in envisioning their final product.