Curriculum ~ Photography Composition of a Photo Composing Storytelling Photos
Curriculum ~ Photography Great Photography Matters Good yearbook photography is the best way to capture moments and tell stories Powerful words can bring a moment to life – but a picture can help readers remember Just a few simple tricks can take your photography skills to an award winning level!
Curriculum ~ Photography Photojournalism tells stories by: capturing action freezing reaction setting the scene showing conflict capturing emotion introducing personalities establishing relationships
Curriculum ~ Photography Action Capture the “peak of action” Take multiple photos during the moment to make sure you capture it (use the continuous shot function if available on your camera) Action happens in everything (not just sports!) Action moments happen in an instant, so always be ready!
Curriculum ~ Photography
Curriculum ~ Photography Reaction Emotional moments help readers connect to the moment Reaction photos remind people of the importance of the topic People naturally look for reactions to moments and find them interesting
Curriculum ~ Photography Reaction
Curriculum ~ Photography Scrapbook Scrapbook photos highlight individuality Use photo effects to emphasize elements Amplify the meaning of photos Do not have students merely smiling at the camera
Curriculum ~ Photography Scrapbook
Curriculum ~ Photography Composition Framing - Use of objects or people to frame and draw attention to Center of Visual Interest (CVI), ie: the main subject
Curriculum ~ Photography Composition
Curriculum ~ Photography Angle of View Angle of view Bird’s eye view – high Worm’s eye view – low
Curriculum ~ Photography bird’s eye view
Curriculum ~ Photography worm’s eye view
Curriculum ~ Photography Leading Lines Leading lines/looks - Imaginary or real lines lead the reader to the subject (CVI) and heighten content interest
Curriculum ~ Photography leading lines - imaginary
Curriculum ~ Photography diagonal lines – create energy and action
Curriculum ~ Photography horizontal lines – create rest and quiet
Curriculum ~ Photography vertical lines – create height and stability
Curriculum ~ Photography curved lines – create grace and beauty
Curriculum ~ Photography Composition Selective focus - Subject(s) or CVI are in focus while background and/or foreground are blurred
Curriculum ~ Photography selective focus – background blurred
Curriculum ~ Photography selective focus – foreground blurred
Curriculum ~ Photography Repetition Repetition - Repetition or patterns of people, expressions or surroundings lead viewers to the CVI
Curriculum ~ Photography Repetition
Curriculum ~ Photography Rule of Thirds Rule of thirds - Subject is divided into thirds vertically and horizontally Subject is placed on one of the intersecting lines or hot spots
Curriculum ~ Photography rule of thirds // subject placed on hot spot
Curriculum ~ Photography rule of thirds
Curriculum ~ Photography Silhouettes Subject appears black because light source is behind subject and not the photographer
Curriculum ~ Photography Silhouettes
Curriculum ~ Photography What is Wrong with These Photos? photo no-no’s: what is wrong with these pictures?