PHOTOGRAPHY

Why Are Photos So Important?

• They illustrate ideas and events

• They add color and variety to pages

• They bring back memories

• They distract from heavy amounts of text

• They convey moods and tones

Good Photo Vs. Bad Photo

Can you tell why?

LIGHTING

• 3-point lighting is key to great pictures!- Key Light (The Sun is great for this!)- Fill Light (Wipes out harsh shadows on

faces)- Back Light (Gives that glowing “halo” look)

P.S.- Girls need soft lighting.Use reflected light rather than direct light.

3-Point Lighting

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Natural Light

• When taking pictures outdoor…- Make use of the “golden hours”- Golden Hours: 2 or 3 hours after Sunrise 2 or 3 hours before Sunset

Sun is at best positions in the sky at these times for natural, outdoor photography!

P.S.- Make use of overcast days!

Good Vs. Bad

Early Morning Late Morning

Late Afternoon Early Afternoon

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The Rule of Thirds

• Don’t put the subject in the center

• Place subject in one of the marked points…

Rule Of Thirds… Examples

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Composing your Shot

• Fill the frame with your subject!

• Capture emotions and faces

• Use interesting angles!

Close-UpTo show emotion

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Wide ShotGood for buildings, large numbers of people, and giving off an

“open” feeling.

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High AngleTo show grandeur or large masses

Good for parties, large events

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Low AngleShows great strength, power, or size.

Good for illustrating victories, winners, and graduates!

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Level AngleYour average eye-level angle… good for basically anything!

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Good Vs. Bad

Can you tell why?