a way of seeing
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A Way of Seeing: Photography Tips for Students
by Diane Cordell
"What is art but a way of seeing?" -Thomas Berger
“Neilson Farmhouse” http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmcordell/4244968383/
“Neilson Farmhouse - Bemis Heights, Saratoga Battlefield http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmcordell/4244968033/
Why take photographs?
practice decision making
introduction to the arts
understand the media influences that affect us
useful in all subject areas and in daily life
lifelong skill, hobby, avocation
Get comfortable with your camera.
“My camera” http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmcordell/3187649857/
Study the works of other
photographers,
both professional and amateur.
“f/64 Photography Exhibit” http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmcordell/5115370423/
look up...
“The Subject to Change the Photographer” http://www.flickr.com/photos/b-tal/2973045697/
Learn to see the world:
and down;“(For Buffy) Dorado Beach” http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmcordell/4427430542/
look closer...“Spangled” http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmcordell/4606920868/
look differently!
“Playing With My Food” http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmcordell/5204327155/
Keep your camera handy -
opportunities are everywhere!
“Gretel-to-Go” http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmcordell/5128767417/
But remember to ask permission, where appropriate...
“Confidences by Renoir” http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmcordell/5115386097/
“Ryleigh” http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmcordell/5210611108/
especially at school!“Fort Ann Students” http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmcordell/3898380847/
And speaking of school:“So Dear to My Heart” http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmcordell/4700824855/
be sure to ask if you may use photos for reports and projects
and how to upload/access them on your school network.
“Civil War Encampment - Poster” http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmcordell/5256431800/
Always credit photos and provide links to the original, where possible.
“Slide22” http://www.flickr.com/photos/cogdog/1635270716/
Photographer’s credit
My credit and link to the original
by archiving your best work.
“Digital Portfolio” http://www.flickr.com/photos/peterhess/2490774378/
Start creating a positive digital identity
Be sure to title, date, and tag your work.
“Learning” http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmcordell/4618997470/
Consider Creative Commons licensing.
“Creative Commons Licenses for Madagascar” http://www.flickr.com/photos/foko_madagascar/2865834995/
Take photos every day and everywhere.“Wall art” http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmcordell/5065880887/
“Feathers on Glass” http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmcordell/4244590651/
Tell a story.
“ВИЛИЯ-АBTO“ http://www.flickr.com/photos/denmar/2224273399/
Tell YOUR story!
