We are going to explore Abstract Photography. It is really challenging to make something that is so acurately representaional to be non-representational. First define abstract photography. Then look into photographers who have revolutionized the medium of non-representational photography. Aaron Siskind, Karl Blossfeldt, and Imogen Cunningham. You can also find your own inspiration there are many contemporary photographers who work with abstraction check out the Museum of Contemporary Photography and Jane Fulton. Put some of the found abstract images in your journal. Other abstract photographers: Mark Raymond, Tara Gill.Then you are going to consider something about yourself to abstract. You are to take at least 5 different compositions of various aspects of you in an abstract way. You can physically be the subject, or it can be something that represents you, but in an abstract way. So dig deep and consider who you are, interests, personality, likes/dislikes, loves, passions, pros and cons... your identity...?
You should also consider using the studio and perhaps try manipulating the depth of field. Think technical and compositional. Eventhough your images are going to be abstract, make sure there is some visual integrity to your images.
I am attaching a tutorial of how to get up close to your subject. I think this may be a help:
quick video 4, extreme macro photography trick from Jim Talkington on Vimeo.
