Portrait Photography
“A portrait is not made in the camera but on either side of it.” — Edward Steichen Learning Target(s): Students will be capture images that portray various…
“To me, photography is an art of observation. It’s about finding something interesting in an ordinary place… I’ve found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them.” — Elliott Erwitt
“A portrait is not made in the camera but on either side of it.” — Edward Steichen Learning Target(s): Students will be capture images that portray various…
THE COLOR OF LIGHT Thinking about light is a critical part to preparing a photo shoot. It is important to recognize what type of light is illuminating a scene. As a photographer you need to be attuned to how different light sources and their colors will affect your photos. although this may sound slightly daunting,…
MOVEMENT Movement in photographs can help emphasize the energy or emotions of your subject. Movement can also be frozen to convey drama and power, or blurred to demonstrate speed. LEARNING TARGETS FREEZE MOTION understand the theories behind capturing and creatively controlling movement (Notes-in class work 25 points in IC) adjust shutter speed on the camera…
MOVEMENT Movement in photographs can help emphasize the energy or emotions of your subject. Movement can also be frozen to convey drama and power, or blurred to demonstrate speed. LEARNING TARGETS FREEZE MOTION understand the theories behind capturing and creatively controlling movement (Notes-in class work 25 points in IC) adjust shutter speed on the camera…
Using Depth of Field Deciding which areas of the frame should be sharp and which should be out of focus is key to taking a good photo. This zone of sharpness is called depth of field, and it depends on three things: the aperture, the distance between the subject and camera, and the focal…
Learning Targets Discover what MODES are and how they let you take control of you Photography. Learn which modes are best for certain shooting scenarios. Understand how to use exposure compensation. Apply your new knowledge by shooting a mode based assignment (performance of understanding) Upload your images to you portfolio (OneDrive) Test your knowledge and…
CONTRAST is the difference in brightness between the shadows and the highlights of an image. Understanding contrast and learning how to achieve different contrast effects will give you a greater scope for creating photos that leave a strong visual impression. LEARNING TARGETS Discover what contrast is and how it affects your photos Understand how…
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Contrast and Composition (Part III) When two objects with opposing qualities such as rough/smooth, dark/light, or large/small-are placed next to each other, the resulting dispatities create visual appeal. Such differences can be used to direct the viewers eye, provide a sense of height, size, shape, or value, or simply add interest to a composition. Generally…
When lines are used in a composition, they guide the viewer’s eye around the frame. Vertical lines for example move the eye from bottom to the top of the image, conveying a sense of stability and permanence. Lines can be found everywhere, from the curve of a bird’s neck to a country road. Some lines…