Photography
The assignment, the rules, and the vocabulary
What you will learn:
• The difference between a point-and-shoot camera and a DSLR
• How to do a photo-shoot
• The settings on the camera
• Photography and art terminology
• How to operate Adobe Photoshop
Vocabulary
• Perspective- A literal or mental point of view.
• Composition-The act of combining parts or elements to form a whole. (aka-your arrangement or layout)
• Texture- the visual and esp. tactile quality of a surface: rough texture.
• Silhouette- a dark image outlined against a lighter background.
Vocabulary Cont.
• Contrast- the relative difference between
light and dark areas.
• The Rule Of Thirds- The rule states that an image should be imagined as divided into nine equal parts by two equally-spaced horizontal lines and two equally-spaced vertical lines, and that important compositional elements should be placed along these lines or their intersections.
Your Assignment
• Your assignment is to go on a photo-shoot and take six photos that meet these requirements:
• Photo #1-Perspective• Photo #2- Lighting• Photo #3- Texture• Photo #4- The Rule Of Thirds• Photo #5- Silhouette• Photo #6- Contrast
Afterwards
• After the photo-shoot every individual person should have their own six photos. We will be going to the computer lab in the near future to work on your photos in Adobe Photoshop.
Examples of Perspective
A literal or mental point of view.
Perspective
Perspective
Perspective
Examples of Lighting
You can have direct lighting, indirect lighting, low lighting,
candle light, spot lighting, etc.
Lighting
Lighting
Examples of Texture
the visual and esp. tactile quality of a surface: rough texture.
Texture
Texture
Examples of The Rule of Thirds
The rule states that an image should be imagined as divided into nine equal parts by two equally-spaced horizontal lines and two equally-spaced vertical lines, and that important compositional elements should be placed along these lines or
their intersections.
The Rule of Thirds
The Rule of Thirds
Examples of Silhouette
a dark image outlined against a lighter background.
Silhouette
Silhouette
Examples of Contrast
the relative difference between light and dark areas of a print or negative.
Contrast
Contrast
Contrast
How NOT to Take Your Photos
BAD PHOTOS
BAD PHOTOS
BAD PHOTOS
BAD PHOTOS
OVER-EXPOSED (BAD)
UNDER-EXPOSED (BAD)
RULES
• Treat all cameras with respect.• Always wear the photo strap around your
neck when the camera is with you. • Do NOT break any school rules while
taking pictures on your photo-shoot.• Do NOT leave the campus/hang from
railing/damage school property/ throw gang signs/flip the camera off/or remove any clothing!!!
Some Photos Taken by El Dorado Students
EDHS Student Work
EDHS Student Work
EDHS Student Work
EDHS Student Work
EDHS Student Work
EDHS Student Work
EDHS Student Work
EDHS Student Work
EDHS Student Work
EDHS Student Work