MODULE 14: PHOTOGRAPHY 1

A CAMERA is an extension of a photographer’s creative vision. A SINGLE LENS REFLEX (SLR) CAMERA IS A COMMON PHOTOJOURNALISM TOOL. POINT-AND-SHOOT CAMERAS OFFER SIMPLE OPERATION. SINGLE-USE CAMERAS OFFER CONVENIENCE. DIGITAL CAMERAS OFFER ANOTHER OPTION. 1 2 3 Photography 1

SINGLE LENS REFLEX CAMERA POINT-AND-SHOOT CAMERA DIGITAL CAMERA SINGLE-USE CAMERA 1 2 3 Photography 1 FILM and DIGITAL cameras offer many options for yearbook photography.

Thorough PLANNING encourages strong photo content and organized production. PLANNERS AND FORMS GUIDE THE PHOTO PROCESS. IF PHOTOGRAPHERS SHOOT FILM, AN ADDITIONAL ORGANIZATIONAL SYSTEM IS ESSENTIAL. 1 2 3 Photography 1

PHOTO EDITING is an important step in the process. PHOTO EDITING BRINGS TOGETHER PHOTOGRAPHERS AND DESIGNERS. PHOTO EDITING INVOLVES SELECTION, CROPPING, SIZING AND DESIGN CONCERNS. 1 2 3 Photography 1

1 2 3 Photography 1 ACTION and REACTION transform ordinary activities into extraordinary photos.

1 2 3 Photography 1 SIMPLICITY: An uncluttered background allows the subject filling the frame to command attention.

1 2 3 Photography 1 Consider shooting from a higher or lower vantage point for a unique PERSPECTIVE..

1 2 3 Photography 1 DIMENSION: Selective focus adds depth to this photo taken from the perspective of the subject.

1 2 3 Photography 1 PERSONAL: Focusing on people makes photographs of events, like a college fair, more compelling.

1 2 3 Photography 1 FRESH: The photographer avoids a trite blood drive photo by shooting from an aerial perspective.

1 2 3 Photography 1 GET CLOSE: Sidelines photos show another dimension of the game and allow for close-ups.

1 2 3 Photography 1 SNAPSHOT: While photojournalistic images are the best, sometimes posed photos tell interesting stories.