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MODULE 14: PHOTOGRAPHY 1

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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 1FILM and DIGITAL cameras offer many options for yearbook photography.

POINT-AND-SHOOT CAMERASINGLE LENS REFLEX CAMERA

DIGITAL CAMERA SINGLE-USE CAMERA

CAMERA TYPES

• SLR– See actual image

– WYSIWYG

– Professional photographers use

• Point and Shoot– Viewfinder is the

window through the camera

– Not the actual imge formed by the camera lens

– Usually fully automatic, built in flash, uses film

CAMERA TYPES

• Single Use Camera– Disposable

– Film

• Digital Camera– Resemble SLR (35

mm)

– Viewfinder or LCD image display

– No film required

– Resolution• Based on pixels

– Most popular

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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.

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

1 32 Photography 1SIMPLICITY: An uncluttered background allows the subject filling the frame to command attention.

1 32 Photography 1Consider shooting from a higher or lower vantage point for a unique PERSPECTIVE..

1 32 Photography 1DIMENSION: Selective focus adds depth to this photo taken from the perspective of the subject.

1 32 Photography 1PERSONAL: Focusing on people makes photographs of events, like a college fair, more compelling.

1 32 Photography 1FRESH: The photographer avoids a trite blood drive photo by shooting from an aerial perspective.

1 32 Photography 1GET CLOSE: Sidelines photos show another dimension of the game and allow for close-ups.

1 32 Photography 1SNAPSHOT: While photojournalistic images are the best, sometimes posed photos tell interesting stories.