1_Photography

1) Research a famous photographer. I would like a write up and examples of some of their best work. Please include a bibliography with your work. Save your research as a pdf and post a link on your page (which is on my master wiki). Also include a picture of the photographer above the link. (See Meghan M's page as an example)

2) Pick up the "Taking Better Photos" Powerpoint template from the Pick Up folder. Type your name on the Title slide. Place 2 photos from Flikr on the first slide that demonstrates the first principle. Then, add two of your photos on the next slide. That means that you will need 2 slides for each tip. 5 tips x 2 slides = 10 slides plus Title slide.

Tips for Composition: (Watch the 2 videos on Composition in the Pickup folder) - Get in closer to your subject - Simplify, simplify, simplify (remove clutter) - Move your subject to the left or to the right of the center of the image. - Try different angles for more interesting shots - Use natural shapes and lines to help frame your subject Find 2 pictures for each of the above that demonstrates the principle.

Resources -Try one of these:

[] [] - type in the topic you would like to search for - example, "composition"

3) a) Time of Day b) Position of the Light c) Combination of Light and Shadow d) Correct Exposure

4) National Geographic Video - Best Photos of 2010 (CD)

Pro Tips:

1) Shoot a lot - some photographers (National Geographic) shoot 13,000 - 40,000 per assignment. 2) a great photograph is a magic moment (you must work very hard to achieve that). 3) great photographs are rarely posed (spontaneous). 4) You must be innovative and flexible. 5) You must appreciate different cultures and struggles within them. 6) You must be right in the action (not a bystanders). 7) Photographers don't communicate with the people they're trying to take pictures (except portrait photographers)- a need to blend in 8) The equipment doesn't matter - your approach is what counts. 9) Get a liberal arts education to learn about the world around you. Your pictures need to tell a story. 10) Learn from your mistakes - analyze your photos, then go and take better ones.

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