Yearbook Photo Basics Yearbook

Components of a Great Photo Composition Simplicity Contrast Rule of thirds Perspective Know your frame Foreground Background Color Shadow Focus Lighting Exposure

Composition Which photo is more interesting? Why?

Foreground vs. Background Which picture of flowers is more interesting? Why?

Fill the Frame Only a small section of the photo on the left is interesting

Color Dramatic color contrast Little color contrast

Shadow Shadow works because the outline is cool Sometimes the subject doesn’t work Do not take pictures of people looking into the sun!

Focus Pick something to focus on Here the focus is on the eyes Here the focus is on the bird Pick something to focus on

Making it Interesting Use odd numbers. Spontaneous vs. staged. Find dramatic or memorable angles. Look for contrasts. Frame points of interest, often off-center. Focus on points of interest, especially eyes. What story is the picture telling?

Five Rules of Composition Simplicity New perspective Rule of Thirds Use your foreground Know your frame

Simplicity Chose your one subject before you take the shot Show your subject as clearly as possible Avoid distracting ‘hot spots’ Avoid distracting shapes If you take a picture of everything you take a picture of nothing.

New Perspective We have knees so use them Don’t just show us the same perspective that we see every day. Get Creative! The most interesting photos may be the ones taken while lying on the floor or standing on a rock. Show us a new cool perspective of your subject that makes your photo more interesting

Rule of Thirds Asymmetry makes photos more interesting

Foreground The foreground can be a useful tool to draw your viewer into the photo When used right it can also help to make your photo more interesting Try putting objects in your foreground that compliment and don’t distract from your subject

Know your Frame It is your photo so know everything that goes into it Get that distracting leaf out of the corner or that bright reflection away from your subject Before you press the button scan the whole frame from top to bottom to make sure you want everything you see

The Camera Basics When I pass out cameras make sure you know how to: Turn it on Quick View Zoom in Zoom out Focus Shutter button

*Write a clever caption to go with the picture Contest Take pictures of the following: One person (headshot) Two people* Group of people* Empty classroom One person doing class work* Multiple people doing class work* Person in action (acting, jumping, etc.)* 3 unstaged photos* Someone for an interview* Picture of someone for the "Senior Mosts" Then upload all your pictures to the computer and create a PowerPoint of them. *Write a clever caption to go with the picture

Examples Group Pic Two People Headshot Action Shot People Studying Best Dressed