Mar 19 • Assignments
Seeing with Intent - Assignment 8: The Moment of Commitment
Assignment: “Decide and Shoot”
Objective
Train your ability to recognize and act on the Moment of Commitment without hesitation.
Constraints (Important)
- Shoot 30 total images max
- No burst mode
- No more than 2 shots per scene
- Each image must be a decision, not an exploration
Task
Over 2–3 shooting sessions:
Capture 10 final images where:
- The subject is clear
- The framing is intentional
- The moment feels chosen—not accidental
Required Approach
For every photo:
- Pause
- Identify the subject
- Say (mentally):
- Take the shot
No hesitation. No refinement loop.
Reflection (Critical Component)
For each of the 10 images, students must answer:
- What made you commit to this moment?
- What did you exclude from the frame?
- What would have happened if you had waited 2 seconds?
- Was your instinct right? Why or why not?
Evaluation Criteria
Images will be judged on:
- Clarity of intent (Is the subject obvious?)
- Decisiveness (Does it feel deliberate?)
- Timing (Does the moment feel chosen?)
- Emotional impact (Does it communicate something?)
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Seeing with Intent - Assignment 8: The Moment of Commitment
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