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