School Photography Clubs - Suggested Activities
Here are some suggested activities for School Photography Clubs to consider.
1. Focus on History. Review the development of the photographic process, camera obscura, and the evolution from film to digita. Construct a pinhole camera. Dust off some old 35mm manual bodies and shoot a few rolls of film.
2. Focus on Focus. Talk about how an image is focused. Try to take some images in focus and out. Review depth of focus and the lens opening's role in controlling depth of focus. Take a series of increasing DOF images to illustrate.
3. Focus on Speed. Talk about shutter speed and its impact on exposure. Discuss when slow shutter is best and when fast shutter is best. Conduct some photo experiments with students being photograhed while moving, at a variety of shutter speeds. Try high speed photography with water drops or flying insects or other fast moving items. Try photographing waterfalls at a range of speeds.
4. Focus on Sensitivity. Talk about film sensitivity and digital camera "ISO" settings. Discuss when low and high sensitivity are best applied and the tradeoffs for each. Take a series of images with low and high sensitivity and examine the impact on the images. Try shooting the same image with 100 and 800 speed film if you have film cameras. Discuss grain on film vs. noise in digital imaging. Discuss the artistic merits of film grain and review ways to reproduce digitally.
5. Focus on Exposure. Discuss the parameters that affect exposure - shutter, aperature, sensitivity, lighting. Talk about exposure compensation. Take a series of the same subject varying the parameters and resulting exposure. Discuss manual vs. automatic exposure, and the various exposure modes.
6. Focus on Color. Review the color wheel, saturation. How choice of exposure affects saturation. Edit photos and tweak saturation from overboard to black and white. Talk about which cameras and films have different color characteristics. Review white balance. Experiment with the right and wrong custom white balance settings. Learn about custom white balance setting techniques and tools. Review how to change color settings in post-production.
7. Focus on Black and White. Review historic black and white photography. Review ways to convert - greyscale, channel mixer. Impact of filters on Black and White (grayscale) tones. Review color vs BW images side by side and discuss visual impact. Have each student convert the same image using different methods or blends and review and discuss.
8. Focus on Filters. Review polarizing filter and impact on glare, exposure, color saturation, etc. Samples of with and without. Discuss applicability of neutral density filters. Discuss split neutral density filters. Review and experiment with warming and cooling and temperature adjustment filters. Review and experiment with close-up filters.
9. Focus on Editing. Review darkroom film development technique. Review various photo editing tools. Focus on basic functions in photo editing. Set up a multi-step learning experience around gaining proficiency in image editing. For more in this area, see my article on Top 12 Photo Editing Tips.
10. Focus on Printing. Discuss paper/inkjet vs photographic process and press printing. Consider asking a professional photographer or lab to print samples of the same image on lustre, gloss, metallic photo paper, press print and canvas output. Discuss print profiling and color management.
11. Focus on Appreciation. Discuss what makes a picture "great". Some elements of composition will come through, as will the choice of subject matter, lighting and technical and finishing elements. Have the students bring in magazine or other print examples of photos they think are great, and discuss. Schedule a field trip to a photographic exhibit. REview professional photographers' and students' portfolios and offer positive and negative criticism.
12. Focus on Composition. Review rule of thirds, posing, lighting, camera angle, camera position (macro vs tele), lens choice and other elements of composition. Spend time experimenting with some classic subjects - still life, egg, human subject, and have students work on different aspects of composition and lighting. Consider borrowing some professional lighting equipment for some additional experiments.
13. Focus on Careers. Discuss the many kinds of careers that depend on photography (journalism, child/family, wedding, architectural, sport/event/school, etc.), as well as those that benefit from it: (insurance, real estate, forensics, etc.) Consider bringing guests in these areas to talk with the club, or have each club member conduct an interview and gather samples for a group discussion.
14. Focus on Giving. Have the club brainstorm ideas to share their talents with the community. Volunteering to help at nonprofits or in the school, and creating unique gifts are good ideas here.
15. Focus on Fund-Raising. To keep the club financially healthy, brainstorm ideas to raise money for the club. Some starting suggestions: Photo calendars and fine art sale (from the club's talents), photo buttons or keychains, and regular fund raising (food, coupon books, etc.)
16. Focus on Technology. Discuss technical things that change in camera and editing technology (sensor size, image size, stabilization, speed, live-view, in-camera editing, camera features.) Discuss things that a student would look for in comparing and contrasting cameras. Give them some scenarios and have them do some online shopping to choose the best camera and price. Discuss negotiation, grey market and warranty. Discuss obsolescence and ability to upgrade. Review storefront, mail-order and used or closeout sources (eBay, Craigslist, etc.)
17. Focus on Competing. Review the judging rules and sheets and develop your club's own judging and award processes and criteria. Research and enter outside competitions. Have a club-only contest each month on a specific subject (nature, sports, relatives, pets, architecture, etc.) Top 3-5 of each category go to club finals where outside evaluators choose the winner. Work with labs, stores and local photographers to offer good prizes and professional printing of the final items. Use winning items in your fine art fund raisers. Offer to run outside submitted competitions such as college student only, professional-only and school-wide.
Enjoy your school photography club, and use it to grow, develop and have fun!
School Photography Clubs - Suggested Activities
Macro Photography Techniques - Digital Photography 1 on 1 (#31) Video
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Macro Photography Techniques - Digital Photography 1 on 1 (#31) Video
www.adorama.com - Macro Photography Techniques and Tips - In this episode number 31, Mark will show you how to take those up close photos! Macro photography techniques allow unique opportunities to produce creative and dramatic photos and Mark shows us a couple examples. Macro Photography On Wiki: en.wikipedia.org - "Quote" Macrophotography is close-up photography, usually of very small subjects. Classically a macrophotograph is one in which the size of the subject on the negative is greater than life size. However in modern use it refers to a finished photograph of a subject at greater than life size.[1] The ratio of the subject size on the film plane (or image sensor plane) to the actual subject size is known as the reproduction ratio. Likewise, a macro lens is classically one lens capable of reproduction ratios greater than 1:1, although it now refers to any lens with a large reproduction ratio, despite rarely exceeding 1:1. Outside of technical photography and film-based processes, where the size of the image on the negative or image sensor is the subject of discussion, the finished print or on-screen image more commonly lends a photograph its macro status. For example, when producing a 6×4 inch (15×10 cm) print using 135 format film or sensor, a life-size result is possible with a lens having only a 1:4 reproduction ratio. Reproduction ratios much greater than 1:1 are considered to be the realm of photomicroscopy, often achieved with digital microscope. "End quote ...
Macro Photography Techniques - Digital Photography 1 on 1 (#31) Video
Macro Photography Techniques - Digital Photography 1 on 1 (#31) Video
Macro Photography Techniques - Digital Photography 1 on 1 (#31) Video
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12 Creative Photography Ideas
Here are 12 ideas to get your creative juices flowing and increase your skills and value as a photographer.
TIP 1 - Time Lapse photos. I showed my niece how to do this with clay figures and stitch the resulting frames together into a video file, and she was busy for days. If you control the exposure consistently to keep the images consistent with one another, you can do some really fun stop-motion animation. Or, you can set up your camera to capture other slow motion effects such as flowers opening and seedlings growing.
TIP 2 - Night Lights. Things look very different at night. Shooting city scenes with available light creates some interesting images. And shooting outdoor images under moonlight or with "light painting", where you open up the camera shutter for an extended exposure, and "paint" your targets with colored or plain light, can create some truly bizarre images.
TIP 3 - Astrophotography. Hook that SLR up to a telescope, and you are ready to peer into the depths of space and time. You'll need some adapters, and ability to compensate for the earth's rotation for really long shots. Start with the moon and move on from there.
TIP 4 - Macro photography. From flowers to coins to stamps, you can polish your skills at close-up photography and capture some really detailed images. Often a macro lens or close-up attachment will help. See my tips on Flower Photography to get more information.
TIP 5 - Micro photography. If you can interface that camera with a microscope, you can get some really crazy images. Or, stack up a bunch of close-up magnification and try your hand at turning salt crystals into surreal imagery.
TIP 6 - Insurance Photos. OK, maybe a bit boring, but you and your friends and relatives will thank you. Take a couple hours and touch and photograph everything of value, with a full shot or two if each item of value, accompanied by a shot of the identifying marks - manufacturer model or serial number. Then burn a CD or DVD and store it off site. If you have a fire or other loss, this could save the owner thousands of dollars.
TIP 7 - Family Recipe book. Anytime those family favorites are prepared, copy down the recipe and take some photos of the food. You can produce a printed or electronic cookbook of family favorites that everyone will love.
TIP 8 - Stock Photography. This is a very busy market niche, but the cost of entry is low. Specialize in things you love, and you may be able to generate some income from your stock images. Search for stock photography sites, and make sure you understand your rights before you post images.
TIP 9 - Special Effects. Maybe you want to specialize in high-speed images of athletes, or surrealistic collages. Try your hand at using your editing skills to put someone in a soda bottle or floating on a candy lifesaver. Often more artistic than photographic, it will test your composition, lighting and editing skills to come up with believable artificial realities.
TIP 10 - Still Life. Ahh, the bowl of fruit. Sometimes a simple object or collection, properly lit, shot and edited, is a thing of beauty. It's a great way to study light. Start with an egg on a light background, a lamp and a window and see how you can learn about lighting and composition.
TIP 11 - Computer Control. Many cameras have a USB interface and remote control software. You can actually control the camera from the computer. See if you can get it to work to your liking, and maybe even program some time lapse or exposure bracketing experiments.
TIP 12 - Be Like Andy. Take some images of everyday items and try to create those neat colored backgrounds like Andy Warhol used to make. Create a 4-up print of the same image and change the colors of each quadrant to make an interesting square print.
Have fun with these ideas, and let me know when you become famous!
12 Creative Photography Ideas
Macro Photography Techniques - Digital Photography 1 on 1 (#31) Video
Video Clips. Duration : 11.15 Mins.
Macro Photography Techniques - Digital Photography 1 on 1 (#31) Video
www.adorama.com - Macro Photography Techniques and Tips - In this episode number 31, Mark will show you how to take those up close photos! Macro photography techniques allow unique opportunities to produce creative and dramatic photos and Mark shows us a couple examples. Macro Photography On Wiki: en.wikipedia.org - "Quote" Macrophotography is close-up photography, usually of very small subjects. Classically a macrophotograph is one in which the size of the subject on the negative is greater than life size. However in modern use it refers to a finished photograph of a subject at greater than life size.[1] The ratio of the subject size on the film plane (or image sensor plane) to the actual subject size is known as the reproduction ratio. Likewise, a macro lens is classically one lens capable of reproduction ratios greater than 1:1, although it now refers to any lens with a large reproduction ratio, despite rarely exceeding 1:1. Outside of technical photography and film-based processes, where the size of the image on the negative or image sensor is the subject of discussion, the finished print or on-screen image more commonly lends a photograph its macro status. For example, when producing a 6×4 inch (15×10 cm) print using 135 format film or sensor, a life-size result is possible with a lens having only a 1:4 reproduction ratio. Reproduction ratios much greater than 1:1 are considered to be the realm of photomicroscopy, often achieved with digital microscope. "End quote ...
Macro Photography Techniques - Digital Photography 1 on 1 (#31) Video
Macro Photography Techniques - Digital Photography 1 on 1 (#31) Video
Macro Photography Techniques - Digital Photography 1 on 1 (#31) Video
Macro Photography Techniques - Digital Photography 1 on 1 (#31) Video
No URL Macro Photography Techniques - Digital Photography 1 on 1 (#31) Video
12 Creative Photography Ideas
Here are 12 ideas to get your creative juices flowing and increase your skills and value as a photographer.
TIP 1 - Time Lapse photos. I showed my niece how to do this with clay figures and stitch the resulting frames together into a video file, and she was busy for days. If you control the exposure consistently to keep the images consistent with one another, you can do some really fun stop-motion animation. Or, you can set up your camera to capture other slow motion effects such as flowers opening and seedlings growing.
TIP 2 - Night Lights. Things look very different at night. Shooting city scenes with available light creates some interesting images. And shooting outdoor images under moonlight or with "light painting", where you open up the camera shutter for an extended exposure, and "paint" your targets with colored or plain light, can create some truly bizarre images.
TIP 3 - Astrophotography. Hook that SLR up to a telescope, and you are ready to peer into the depths of space and time. You'll need some adapters, and ability to compensate for the earth's rotation for really long shots. Start with the moon and move on from there.
TIP 4 - Macro photography. From flowers to coins to stamps, you can polish your skills at close-up photography and capture some really detailed images. Often a macro lens or close-up attachment will help. See my tips on Flower Photography to get more information.
TIP 5 - Micro photography. If you can interface that camera with a microscope, you can get some really crazy images. Or, stack up a bunch of close-up magnification and try your hand at turning salt crystals into surreal imagery.
TIP 6 - Insurance Photos. OK, maybe a bit boring, but you and your friends and relatives will thank you. Take a couple hours and touch and photograph everything of value, with a full shot or two if each item of value, accompanied by a shot of the identifying marks - manufacturer model or serial number. Then burn a CD or DVD and store it off site. If you have a fire or other loss, this could save the owner thousands of dollars.
TIP 7 - Family Recipe book. Anytime those family favorites are prepared, copy down the recipe and take some photos of the food. You can produce a printed or electronic cookbook of family favorites that everyone will love.
TIP 8 - Stock Photography. This is a very busy market niche, but the cost of entry is low. Specialize in things you love, and you may be able to generate some income from your stock images. Search for stock photography sites, and make sure you understand your rights before you post images.
TIP 9 - Special Effects. Maybe you want to specialize in high-speed images of athletes, or surrealistic collages. Try your hand at using your editing skills to put someone in a soda bottle or floating on a candy lifesaver. Often more artistic than photographic, it will test your composition, lighting and editing skills to come up with believable artificial realities.
TIP 10 - Still Life. Ahh, the bowl of fruit. Sometimes a simple object or collection, properly lit, shot and edited, is a thing of beauty. It's a great way to study light. Start with an egg on a light background, a lamp and a window and see how you can learn about lighting and composition.
TIP 11 - Computer Control. Many cameras have a USB interface and remote control software. You can actually control the camera from the computer. See if you can get it to work to your liking, and maybe even program some time lapse or exposure bracketing experiments.
TIP 12 - Be Like Andy. Take some images of everyday items and try to create those neat colored backgrounds like Andy Warhol used to make. Create a 4-up print of the same image and change the colors of each quadrant to make an interesting square print.
Have fun with these ideas, and let me know when you become famous!
12 Creative Photography Ideas
Macro Photography Techniques - Digital Photography 1 on 1 (#31) Video
Video Clips. Duration : 11.15 Mins.
Macro Photography Techniques - Digital Photography 1 on 1 (#31) Video
www.adorama.com - Macro Photography Techniques and Tips - In this episode number 31, Mark will show you how to take those up close photos! Macro photography techniques allow unique opportunities to produce creative and dramatic photos and Mark shows us a couple examples. Macro Photography On Wiki: en.wikipedia.org - "Quote" Macrophotography is close-up photography, usually of very small subjects. Classically a macrophotograph is one in which the size of the subject on the negative is greater than life size. However in modern use it refers to a finished photograph of a subject at greater than life size.[1] The ratio of the subject size on the film plane (or image sensor plane) to the actual subject size is known as the reproduction ratio. Likewise, a macro lens is classically one lens capable of reproduction ratios greater than 1:1, although it now refers to any lens with a large reproduction ratio, despite rarely exceeding 1:1. Outside of technical photography and film-based processes, where the size of the image on the negative or image sensor is the subject of discussion, the finished print or on-screen image more commonly lends a photograph its macro status. For example, when producing a 6×4 inch (15×10 cm) print using 135 format film or sensor, a life-size result is possible with a lens having only a 1:4 reproduction ratio. Reproduction ratios much greater than 1:1 are considered to be the realm of photomicroscopy, often achieved with digital microscope. "End quote ...
Macro Photography Techniques - Digital Photography 1 on 1 (#31) Video
Macro Photography Techniques - Digital Photography 1 on 1 (#31) Video
Macro Photography Techniques - Digital Photography 1 on 1 (#31) Video
Macro Photography Techniques - Digital Photography 1 on 1 (#31) Video
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www.adorama.com - Macro Photography Techniques and Tips - In this episode number 31, Mark will show you how to take those up close photos! Macro photography techniques allow unique opportunities to produce creative and dramatic photos and Mark shows us a couple examples. Macro Photography On Wiki: en.wikipedia.org - "Quote" Macrophotography is close-up photography, usually of very small subjects. Classically a macrophotograph is one in which the size of the subject on the negative is greater than life size. However in modern use it refers to a finished photograph of a subject at greater than life size.[1] The ratio of the subject size on the film plane (or image sensor plane) to the actual subject size is known as the reproduction ratio. Likewise, a macro lens is classically one lens capable of reproduction ratios greater than 1:1, although it now refers to any lens with a large reproduction ratio, despite rarely exceeding 1:1. Outside of technical photography and film-based processes, where the size of the image on the negative or image sensor is the subject of discussion, the finished print or on-screen image more commonly lends a photograph its macro status. For example, when producing a 6×4 inch (15×10 cm) print using 135 format film or sensor, a life-size result is possible with a lens having only a 1:4 reproduction ratio. Reproduction ratios much greater than 1:1 are considered to be the realm of photomicroscopy, often achieved with digital microscope. "End quote ...
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www.adorama.com - Macro Photography Techniques and Tips - In this episode number 31, Mark will show you how to take those up close photos! Macro photography techniques allow unique opportunities to produce creative and dramatic photos and Mark shows us a couple examples. Macro Photography On Wiki: en.wikipedia.org - "Quote" Macrophotography is close-up photography, usually of very small subjects. Classically a macrophotograph is one in which the size of the subject on the negative is greater than life size. However in modern use it refers to a finished photograph of a subject at greater than life size.[1] The ratio of the subject size on the film plane (or image sensor plane) to the actual subject size is known as the reproduction ratio. Likewise, a macro lens is classically one lens capable of reproduction ratios greater than 1:1, although it now refers to any lens with a large reproduction ratio, despite rarely exceeding 1:1. Outside of technical photography and film-based processes, where the size of the image on the negative or image sensor is the subject of discussion, the finished print or on-screen image more commonly lends a photograph its macro status. For example, when producing a 6×4 inch (15×10 cm) print using 135 format film or sensor, a life-size result is possible with a lens having only a 1:4 reproduction ratio. Reproduction ratios much greater than 1:1 are considered to be the realm of photomicroscopy, often achieved with digital microscope. "End quote ...
Keywords:
Macro Photography Techniques
12 Creative Photography Ideas
Macro Photography Techniques
www.adorama.com - Macro Photography Techniques and Tips - In this episode number 31, Mark will show you how to take those up close photos! Macro photography techniques allow unique opportunities to produce creative and dramatic photos and Mark shows us a couple examples. Macro Photography On Wiki: en.wikipedia.org - "Quote" Macrophotography is close-up photography, usually of very small subjects. Classically a macrophotograph is one in which the size of the subject on the negative is greater than life size. However in modern use it refers to a finished photograph of a subject at greater than life size.[1] The ratio of the subject size on the film plane (or image sensor plane) to the actual subject size is known as the reproduction ratio. Likewise, a macro lens is classically one lens capable of reproduction ratios greater than 1:1, although it now refers to any lens with a large reproduction ratio, despite rarely exceeding 1:1. Outside of technical photography and film-based processes, where the size of the image on the negative or image sensor is the subject of discussion, the finished print or on-screen image more commonly lends a photograph its macro status. For example, when producing a 6×4 inch (15×10 cm) print using 135 format film or sensor, a life-size result is possible with a lens having only a 1:4 reproduction ratio. Reproduction ratios much greater than 1:1 are considered to be the realm of photomicroscopy, often achieved with digital microscope. "End quote ...
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