So, basically...

Make sure you have examples of the following:

1. Cropping
2. Balancing elements
3. Background (avoid clutter)
4. Avoid Mergers (just always do this!)
5. Perspective/viewpoint
6. Landscape vs. portrait (show examples of both, shoot something in landscape then flip the camera and shoot it vertically)
7. Framing within frames
8. Leading lines
9. Diagonals
10. Repetition and pattern
11. Symmetry

When finished shooting, upload to google drive and label each pic.

Save your top two in a Final Composition folder (twice). 

Composition Techniques

Compositionguidelines new date from Kara Wilson Smith

Explore these links!

Check out the following links. These are great tips for you to explore this year when shooting in Manual Mode. Keep the handouts in your sketchbooks.

Aperture: http://snapcreativity.com/aperture-bloggers/

7 Tips from a Beginner for a Beginner: http://www.ourfifthhouse.com/2012/11/photography-tips-for-beginner-from.html

Fun backgrounds: http://www.itsalwaysautumn.com/2013/06/10/20-fantastic-diy-photography-backdrops-backgrounds.html

Find your photo style: http://www.bellapop.com/finding-your-photography-style/

Fun ways to Photograph your Best Buds: http://www.buzzfeed.com/peggy/fun-best-friend-photography-ideas?sub=3185394_2837369#48qkv05

Rule of Thirds

Your first photographic assignment is based on the number one rule of composition in photography - the Rule of Thirds! Below is the presentation shared in class. Please review this for details, criteria and due dates for your Rule of Thirds sketchbook, brainstorming and photographic assignments. I hope you enjoy this first project, and I'm looking forward to seeing your great photos!

Rule of thirds from Shared from slideshare

History of Photography

The Evolution of the Camera from Abigail Sullivan

Photographer Research Collages

First, select 10 Famous Photographers, that you like, and list their name, type of photography, and 2-3 images that showcase their style.

Upload all info to your Google drive account and I will print (unless we get the printers working) Then, you will cut and collage this information in your sketchbooks. You can add notes to each photographer (they may influence your work later this year).

Any, questions? 

Once finished, select one photographer to research further. You will need the following information about your chosen photographer:

• Full name of individual
• Date and place of birth & indicate years of life (and if still living)
• How influenced-by others in field of photography
• How influenced-by circumstances in life
• Typical subject matter of photographs made by this artist
• What this artist is trying/ tried to communication
• Typical style of work
• Geographic places this photographer shot
• Significant contribution(s) to photography (or the art world)
• What they themselves said/say about their work (quotes OK)
• What others have said about the work

Include 5 examples of this person’s photography, either photocopied (from a print source) or computer generated images (from an electronic source). These visual images need to include the photograph’s title, year made, must be at least 5x7 inches and of good visual quality (i.e., readable-not overly pixelated) to be glued into your sketchbook.

Welcome back!

Opening Day Photo from Kara Wilson Smith

Welcome to Digital Photography 2015-16!

2015-2016 Supply List

Welcome to Photography! Please have the following supplies ready for the first week of school, and in every class...

1. Pencils and Pens 
2. Erasers 
3. Sketchbook (will be provided) 
4. Folder/binder 
5. Flash Drive - minimum 1GB 

OPTIONAL:

Digital Camera with at least 1GB Memory Card & compatible USB Cord See you September 8th!!!