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1O1 Hey there. Yes, this is the Photography class. Welcome. Sit down, relax and understand why you’re not taking great pictures… yet. There’s give or take, 1.8 billion photos uploaded to the internet every single day. On average, out of 10 pictures we take, we post only one... Yup, just one. Why is that? Because we constantly doubt our photography skills. Taking great pictures is only a few steps away. Take out your notebooks and let’s get to work. Taking the picture is only half the work. Editing is just as vital. It can turn your picture from good to OMG marry me! SO, WHY DO YOUR PICTURES SUCK? You haven’t checked your environment: Your choice of where photos are taken is as important. Always consider where you are taking the picture. Check your background and make sure there’s nothing that will make you the next internet sensation. Kenyans on Social Media don’t mess. You’re shooting from the wrong angles: Shooting the photo from above will provide a more flattering angle. Changing the orientation of the camera to the subject can alter the style of the shot and bring some creative elements to your photos. Not everything has to be in the centre: Rather than placing your subject directly in the centre of the frame, attempt to shoot your photos with the subject in the left or right third of the frame. This technique stimulates a viewer to spend more time looking at the photo than if the composition was directly symmetrical. Your photos are too dark or too bright: Next to composition, lighting is the single most important factor in a great shot that will help your photo resonate on your social channels. The trick to great lighting isn’t so much where you shoot; you’re not always going to have a bright sunny day or the warm glow of a fire.
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HERE’S WHY YOUR PHOTOS SUCK
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The trick is in how much light you capture in the image and that, in part, can be achieved through white balance and ISO settings. These can be set when you turn on pro mode on your smartphone camera. Your face is too close to the camera: The lens of the camera will distort anything that it is physically close to. Your Shoulders are too much: Slouching shoulders and bad posture are never flattering, so be sure that you pull your shoulders down and back. You’re not showing true emotion: This usually comes through in your face. A fake smile is not usually a flattering smile, so if you want a smiling photo, think of something that makes you genuinely happy or something that is funny before snapping the shot. BY ALL MEANS NECESSARY,AVOID THE DUCKFACE. PURSED LIPS THAT ARE SLIGHTLY WIDENED— HAS BECOME A CLICHÉ AND SOMEWHAT HATED CHOICE FOR SELFIES. HERE ARE 5 OF THE BEST APPS OUT THERE YOU CAN USE TO START EDITING LIKE A PRO. With these editing software programs, you can remove blemishes, eliminate redeye, and perform other touch-ups to even your skin tone and perfect your photo. Snapseed
Lightroom CC
VSCO
Prisma Photo Editor
Pixlr You can download them on the App/Play Store for free. Try these techniques, and you’re sure to be happy with the results.
See you in the next class.
