It takes more then just a good camera, plan your shots and capture the action.
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SHOOT 1-5 PHOTOS OF CAMPUS THAT SETS THE MOOD OF YEARBOOK CAMP NOT the campus itself but the objects and areas that depict the life of a student. USE RULE OF THIRDS, (keeping the center of focus out of the center of the frame) SHOOT 1-5 PHOTOS OF STUDENTS WORKING ON COMPUTERS Use interesting angles, and vary distance, make sure lighting is good and pictures are in focus. SHOOT 1-5 PHOTOS OF TEACHERS INSTRUCTING get some photos of just the teacher and others of the teacher working with students, PRACTICE WITH ZOOMING in and out. SHOOT THE SAME PHOTO 2 WAYS change the DEPTH OF FIELD. (what is in focus) SELF EDIT ____ In focus, ____ Good lighting, ____ No distracting backgrounds
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SHOOT 1-5 PHOTOS OF STUDENTS PASSING FROM ONE CLASS TO ANOTHER How can you make this interesting? PLAY WITH MOTION, use a tripod if available or steading the camera some way. SHOOT 1-5 PHOTOS OF STUDENTS WORKING IN A GROUP Focus on facial expressions.
SHOOT 1-5 PHOTOS OF STUDENTS ENVIRONMENTAL PORTRAITS. Play with LIGHTING AND LOCATION, use natural lighting - by windows etc.
SELF EDIT ____ In focus, ____ Good lighting, ____ No distracting backgrounds
SHOOT 1-5 PHOTOS OF STUDENTS AT LUNCH NO shots with food in peoples mouth. PLAY WITH ANGLES - do not just shoot from your height. Try shooting up and down. SHOOT 1-5 CLOSE UP ABSTRACT OF SCHOOL ITEMS Example hands of someone drawing, keyboard etc. SELF EDIT ____ In focus, ____ Good lighting, ____ No distracting backgrounds
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PHOTO COMPETITION Post your photos from camp on: MO’re Yearbooks Facebook Page. To qualify for the competition, post your photos with your name and school by: AUGUST 1ST
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CANDID PHOTOGRAPHY SKILLS TO MASTER Rule of Thirds Leading Lines Shutter Priority Aperture Priority Depth of Field Interesting Angles Framing Lighting Close-ups Motion
CATEGORIES Environmental Portrait Interesting angles Depth of Field example Best lighting RULES Students may NOT work in groups Students may submit one entry per topic Prior to e-mailing MO, make sure you have reviewed the advise on these pages
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The basic tool of photography is the camera. Like all craftsmen and artists, its a good idea to know your tools very well.
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TOP 5 GENERAL TIPS 1. Look, see, notice, observe. 2. Practice, practice, practice. 3. Know your camera functions. 4. Know how to change your ISO. 5. Know how to turn on & off your flash. ONLINE RESOURCES 1. www.dpreview.com 2. www.digital-photography-school.com 3. www.keh.com 4. www.strobist.blogspot.com 5. www.digitalprotalk.blogspot.com 6. www.canonoutsideofauto.ca 7. MORE RESOURCES AVAILABLE ON www.moreyearbooks.com TOP CANDID TIPS 1. Be unobtrusive 2. Be ready for the moment 3. Find an interesting perspective 4. Use strong composition to direct the viewer 5. See the light PHOTO ESSAYS Define the event through 1. Scene setters 2. People Involved 3. Activities 4. Details 5. Edit for the strongest images
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PHOTOGRAPHERS DEAL IN THINGS WHICH ARE CONTINUALLY VANISHING AND WHEN THEY HAVE VANISHED THERE IS NO CONTRIVANCE ON EARTH WHICH CAN MAKE THEM COME BACK AGAIN. The decisive moment, it is the simultaneous recognition, in a fraction of a second, of the significance of an event as well as the precise organization of forms which gives that event its proper expression.” Henri Cartier-Bresson 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
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The original cameras did not even have a glass lens. The first cameras used a tiny hole in the front of the box to allow in light and to focus the image onto the viewing surface.
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What does it take to be a sports photographer? Access is Key Anticipation & Concentration Sports Knowledge Luck
What does it take to make a great image? Faces Back of heads are not terribly engaging. Grimacing faces add to the drama and excitement. Unfortunately some athletes hardly show any emotions even when they win. Faces in sports can be the difference between a good picture and a great picture.
Timing Peak action is probably what you’re after. A Different Viewpoint Strive for a different viewpoint to surprise your viewers and to give them a fresh look of a “tired-looking” sport. This may be something as simple as shooting when weather is not so good sometimes. Simply be creative with your photographic technique. Working hard by bringing in more equipment but your efforts will be rewarded. If it doesn’t work, you’ll at least learn something new.
Backgrounds Too often, inexperienced photographers don’t consider this at all. It is understandable in a way. They arrive at the event and are caught up with the raucous crowd. They probably won’t realize this problem with backgrounds until they see their images on a computer screen. Shooting with wide open apertures on long lenses can only do that much sometimes, so be on the lookout for what’s behind the subject at all times. Safety & Etiquette Besides paying attention to the field of play for great moments, you have to make sure that you aware of potential dangers. Flying Balls, Pucks, Athletes, Etc. Not getting in the way of other photographers
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