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Bi-Weekly Photography Assignment

Bi-Weekly assignments for professional and amateur photographers.

This group was created to help photographers expand their creativity through bi-weekly assignments. There will be a theme every other week which will be left to your own interpretation.

Here are the rules/guidelines:

0. Please send me a friend request so that I can send you periodic reminders and announcements regarding the group. Don't worry, I'll only send you Viagra emails every once in awhile.

1. Every other Tuesday, I will post a bi-weekly theme. That means once every two weeks.

2. Photos can be submitted any time during the two week assignment.

3. Please submit one (1) photo for the theme.

4. Please make sure the the photos are embedded (no links please.) Try and keep them no more than 800 pixels wide.

5. Please post your photos as your own individual comment. That way people can reply to them directly.
Please include the theme for the photo and a title. Like this:
Assignment #XX
Theme: "Theme goes here"
Title: (insert your title here)

(insert your photo's HTML code here)

6. Only constructive criticism is allowed.

7. Voting: Voting begins on Tuesday. It lasts for one week until the following Monday. Please do not vote until Tuesday. Give everyone a chance to get their photos in so that it is fair for everyone.

You may vote for one photo for each theme, so pick your favorite. Remember when voting, you should precede any other comments with the word/phrase (all upper-case), "VOTE:" in order to have your vote counted.

8. Any submitted photo must be a NEW PHOTO photographed within the assignment's time-frame. No digging through your hard drive and finding old stuff.

9. The winner pics the next assignment theme, so make sure to pay attention if you won.

10. Once you submit a photo, you aren't allowed to withdraw it and replace it with a newer photo.

Please send me a message directly.

Let's get ready to photograph....

Bi-Weekly Photography Assignment #17:
"April Fools"

Submission Deadline: Monday, April 1st, Midnight PDT (US) .

April Fools' Day or All Fools' Day, though not a holiday in its own right, is a notable day celebrated in many countries on April 1. The day is marked by the commission of hoaxes and other practical jokes of varying sophistication on friends, enemies and neighbors, or sending them on fools' errands, the aim of which is to embarrass the gullible. In some countries, April Fools' jokes (also called April Fools) are only made before noon on 1 April. Read more here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_Fool's_Day

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chrisp. says:

i like moo's idear of photo tag. and or maybe candids that are submitted and then other members can create captions for them.
...never give up.

posted 3 days ago

Grant Klein says:

The moderator for this group sucks. I can't wait until Virb has more group features so it is less work to actually run a group.

Happy Sunday everyone. Any interest in a photo assignment? I'm changing the rules to a lot less rules. Any ideas?

posted 3 weeks ago

Comment replies (9)

moo says:

I'll give it some thought Grant - it seems a shame that there are 269 potential participiants and no action.
How about getting rid of deadlines for a start. Announce a theme and let people post (yeah, I know that didn't work too well - may need to rethink that part)...
Maybe something along the lines of "My favourite..." then everyone can post a pic of their favourite - location, colour, food, hairstyle, animal ... that sort of thing.
Or, a bit like the Visual Connections group - someone post a picture then someone else provides one of their own that reminds them of it - a sort of photo tag if you like.

I don't know. These groups come and go - I have loads that are more or less abandonded then spring to life if a new person joins and decides to play (for example my numbers photo group - safety in numbers - that goes quiet for months at a time).

I wouldn't give up just yet, but I can see your frustration with it all.

posted 3 weeks ago

Grant Klein says:

thanks moo. glad you at least replied. I like the idea of a visual connections group.

posted 2 weeks ago

Jeff Taylor Photography says:

well I was waiting for a new topic actually...but nothing was posted by the last ...winner....

posted 2 weeks ago

Grant Klein says:

yes. that is true. I think we have to create something more interactive to make this group a little fun.

posted 2 weeks ago

moo says:

we'll think of something - between us we must be able to come up with some good ideas...

posted 2 weeks ago

,, kihntoh ,, says:

i just always forget to check here and usually seem to miss new comments...

@moo if you can give me a heads up about new assignments i'd love to participate...

posted 2 weeks ago

moo says:

I'm as bad as everyone else though, in that I promise to take part then never do. I'm ok with comments, and posting pics when I don't feel I have to, or there's a deadline, but as soon as the pressure is on (and I know it's unintentional pressure, just my own mind) then I go to pieces and my mind goes blank.
I'd let you know kihntoh but don't count on it. I'm thinking of cutting back myself anyway - been far too grouchy and moody lately and I don't think the amount of time I spend online can be helping that. I'm not liking the person I'm becoming right now and I need to reassess where I'm going with all this.

posted 2 weeks ago

zafinob says:

first time respondee. I check it as often as I can but it does seem quiet around these parts. I'd participate if there was one. it would give me something to do in between my travels and jobs.

posted 1 week ago

wendy moira angela darling. says: NEW

Now that school is coming to a close and i have more time for the internet, i would love to start posting stuff again.
I think like moo said a while ago, about a broad theme might be good, just to get everyone excited and posting stuff again.

posted Yesterday

mbsurf says:

Assignment #17
Theme: April Fools
Title: And Now We Play the Waiting Game

April Fools

posted Mar 31

Comment replies (3)

Grant Klein says:

cool photo. you won.

posted Apr 4

Jeff Taylor Photography says:

sweet...nice i dea...

posted Apr 4

the oppressed lesbian says:

This makes me laugh.

posted 1 week ago

Grant Klein says:


Bi-Weekly Photography Assignment #17:
"April Fools"

Submission Deadline: Monday, April 1st, Midnight PDT (US) .

April Fools' Day or All Fools' Day, though not a holiday in its own right, is a notable day celebrated in many countries on April 1. The day is marked by the commission of hoaxes and other practical jokes of varying sophistication on friends, enemies and neighbors, or sending them on fools' errands, the aim of which is to embarrass the gullible. In some countries, April Fools' jokes (also called April Fools) are only made before noon on 1 April. Read more here:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_Fool's_Day

posted Mar 18

Comment replies (6)

Grant Klein says:

Does anyone want to do this assignment?

posted Mar 20

Jeff Taylor Photography says:

I haven't figured out what to do yet...if I see a good prank I can probably shot it...but it's a tough one...

posted Mar 20

Grant Klein says:

I was thinking about setting up a prank and then photographing it right at the surprise. I dunno. It's tough.

posted Mar 21

broken says:

Hope to have something.

posted Mar 21

Jay Pisano Photography says:

this is a fun assignment. planning on submitting one.. i've got a couple ideas

posted Mar 21

Grant Klein says:

If we get more than two submissions this week I think I'll die from astonishment... if that's possible.

posted Mar 22

Grant Klein says:

Hey everyone. Next week is a new theme, but I haven't picked one yet.

Suggest a theme here, and I'll pick the best one.

posted Mar 15

Comment replies (10)

moo says:

hey Grant - I'll have a think - but I generally don't manage anything regardless!
Sorry that we've all been pretty quiet - I still think this is a good group!

posted Mar 15

andre says:

hey Grant, keep smiling - your profile photo should stay that way :)
I suggest "the mundane" - everyday life stuff that are so common we don't see anymore.

posted Mar 15

Sunshine says:

I haven't been very involved since I joined, but I plan to start.

Themes:
"Fetishes" ^_^;
Some holidays are coming up soon also-
"April Fools"- I personally think this could be fun.

Hope that helped.

posted Mar 15

Grant Klein says:

Those are good. Thanks for contributing. Keep submitting more theme ideas, we can always use them for future weeks too. I'll pick one on Tuesday.

posted Mar 15

moo says:

themes:

Fears
Bad hair day
Style
Lazy
Recreation

posted Mar 15

broken says:

Peace
Spring
Consumerism

posted Mar 16

Grant Klein says:

yeah. thanks.... keep em coming.

posted Mar 16

the Rested Traveler says:

I second the nod on "Spring" - even though it'd likely be "Autumn" for those down under.

posted Mar 16

Dan McClanahan: Photographer says:

can it be music? or lightbulbs?

posted Mar 17

Grant Klein says:

I don't know, can it? How about may it be music or lightbulbs.

posted Mar 18

Grant Klein says:

is anyone out there? can anyone hear me? does anyone care?

posted Mar 14

Comment replies (5)

moo says:

Iam.
I can.
I do.

and I'm so sorry that the group got neglected Grant.

posted Mar 14

Jeff Taylor Photography says:

I'm here...but there is no new topic...

posted Mar 14

broken says:

^ ditto

posted Mar 14

andre says:

hi there

posted Mar 14

Grant Klein says:

Hello friends.

well there are five of us. i guess that's enough for a new topic. any suggestions?

posted Mar 15

mbsurf says:

Assignment #16
Theme: Beverages
Title: Where Everybody Knows Your Name
Where Everybody Knows Your Name

posted Feb 25

Comment replies (2)

Grant Klein says:

that's cool.

posted Feb 27

moo says:

it is - I like the colours on that and I like the simplicity of the oppressed lesbian's - and I don't need to say it but yet again... I failed! No pics - and that topic wasn't exactly hard to do.
:(

posted Feb 27

the oppressed lesbian says:

Assignment: #16
Theme: Beverages
Title: Red Rose




posted Feb 22

Comment replies (1)

mbsurf says:

I like the crop and the color in this. Nice photo!

posted Feb 25

the Rested Traveler says:

Bi-Weekly Photography Assignment #16:
Beverages

Submission Deadline: Monday, February 25th, Midnight PDT (US) .

The idea comes because I currently find myself parched. What beverage is your favourite thirst quencher? Can you do it justice with a camera in return for what it does to satisfy your thirst? It can be alcoholic or non-alcoholic. It can be water. It can be tea. It can be coffee. It can be milk. It can be a sports drink. It can be just about anything you like...just try to make it look sexy.

posted Feb 14

Comment replies (2)

Grant Klein says:

I swear I will try and get one in this week. Since there are only about two submissions a week. I have pretty good odds.

posted Feb 21

Jeff Taylor Photography says:

I have an idea...but I can't find um...the person to do it...sucks! I'm trying!

posted Feb 22

Jeff Taylor Photography says:

ok I think it's time for a new theme...

posted Feb 11

Comment replies (4)

moo says:

please..

posted Feb 11

Jeff Taylor Photography says:

the Rested Traveler...it's your turn to pick...

posted Feb 12

Carter Stevens Photography says:

yeah, i've been waiting for a new one. this one has been up for quite some time

posted Feb 13

the Rested Traveler says:

Sorry - I fell asleep at the wheel somewhere on I-70...

I'm awake now!

posted Feb 15

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