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Taking great photographs These images are for guide purposes only and should not be used or modified without permission.

Classrooms

Close-up of students in foreground to give movement and life Choose subjects who are smiling, happy and photograph well Choose bright areas to maximise natural light Books in background provide context and depth to photo People in foreground, often set to left of photo Create visual interest by having different levels in the photo e.g. students standing, sitting Make sure students are wearing correct safety gear and using equipment correctly Try taking photo from different perspectives e.g. looking down on activity Make sure a teacher is included in situations where supervision is required.

Original photo Focus on End product

Use different

perspectives

Choose bright

areas with

neutral

lighting

Create visual

interest

Teacher and

students

interacting




Computers

Position computers close together in a corner e.g. don’t try to demonstrate school facilities Construct a lively and animated photo e.g. show students and teachers interacting Consider different angles such as shooting low and along the desk Fill in blank spaces e.g. hang posters on the wall Position students and teachers in various positions e.g. seated and standing.


Teachers and

students

interacting

Choose a mix

of students

Place

computers

close

together

Consider

different

angles




Have subjects

who are

smiling and

happy

Cropping can

help focus

the viewer's

attention




Teacher and student interaction

Ensure teachers are well presented and that students are wearing full school uniform Set up shot illustrating learning through one-on-one instruction from teacher to student Avoid using school halls and large gymnasiums e.g. go outside if possible and shoot in natural light Pose student in animated movement in natural interaction with teacher Always choose subjects who convey warmth, interest and enjoyment in what they are doing.


Choose

subjects who

convey

warmth

Subjects

should be

well-groomed

and tidy

Use natural

light if

possible

Avoid halls

and gyms

Subjects

should be

well-groomed

and tidy




Choose

subjects who

convey

warmth

Show one-on-

one

interaction

Cropping can

help focus

the viewer's

attention

Cropping can

help focus

the viewer's

attention




Show one-on-

one

interaction




Posed shots

Choose a mix of boys and girls to avoid gender stereotyping Demonstrate cultural and age diversity of school population Students should be in full uniform e.g. neat, tidy and well-groomed Vary height levels in photo e.g. seated and standing Choose attractive background Avoid placing subjects against bricks or houses in distance.


Subjects

should be

well-groomed

and tidy

Choose

attractive

backgrounds

Demonstrate

cultural and

age diversity

Choose a mix

of students




Practical subjects

Usually set up at teacher’s desk e.g. use blackboard to provide context for lesson and interest Aim for animated and involved group of students and teacher e.g. all focusing on task Make sure students operating equipment follow correct procedures and wear the right gear.


Teachers and

students

wearing

protective

gear

Cropping can

help focus

the viewer's

attention

Have

subjects who

are smiling

and happy

Teachers and

students

following

correct

procedure




Choose a mix

of students

Teachers and

students

following

correct

procedure

Have subjects

who are

smiling and

happy

Cropping can

help focus

the viewer's

attention




Have

subjects who

are smiling

and happy

Choose

interesting

lesson set-

ups

Choose a mix

of students




Sport and action shots

Use long lens and fill the frame and go in close If possible set up the shot and rehearse action Try for lots of movement with students moving in different directions Be careful of background e.g. avoid showing neighbouring houses, rubbish bins or graffiti Shoot tight and close-up to capture dramatic action Where appropriate include teacher actively participating In sports such as netball always include the ball in shot Try taking photo from unusual angle e.g. above the net looking down.


Try different

angles

Where

possible

include

teacher in

activity

Fill the frame

and shoot

close-up

Set-up shots

and rehearse

if possible

Be careful of

background




Portraits | Students

Take close-up photo so that the head and shoulders fill the frame Use a long lens Try taking with the sun behind for softer light on face and rim lighting on hair and shoulders Take photo straight on with subject looking directly at camera Background should be interesting but not distracting.


Subject

facing

camera

making eye

contact

Cropping

helps focus

attention

Use good

lighting

Well-groomed

students




Use good

lighting

Subject

facing

camera

making eye

contact

Cropping

helps focus

attention

Well-groomed

students

Interesting

background




Cropping

helps focus

attention

Use good

lighting

Happy,

smiling faces

Subject

facing

camera

making eye

contact




Well-groomed

students

Cropping

helps focus

attention

Subject

facing

camera

making eye

contact



You Taking great photographs These images are for guide purposes only and should not be used or modified without permission.

Portraits | Staff and advocates

Take close-up photo so that the head and shoulders fill the frame Use a long lens Try taking with the sun behind for softer light on face and rim lighting on hair and shoulders Take photo straight on with subject looking directly at camera Background should be interesting but not distracting Try cropping your images to focus on the important details.


Well-groomed

in

professional

attire

Subject

facing

camera, eye

contact

Interesting

background

Happy,

smiling faces




Cropping can

help focus

the viewer's

attention

Use good

lighting

Happy,

smiling faces

Subject

facing

camera, eye

contact

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