It takes more then just a good camera, plan your shots and capture the action.
Photography
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
RESHOOT all topics for re critique until you have mastered each topic.
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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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RESHOOT all topics for re critique until you have mastered each topic.
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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
RESHOOT all topics for re critique until you have mastered each topic.
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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