ACHIEVING PHOTOGRAPHIC STYLE
    MONDAYS    12:00-2:00         TUESDAYS   6:30-8:30

SUPPLIES  Camera (film or digital, point and shoot or SLR), Flash light, note book, 4x6 album pages.

WEEK

1.     What is “photographic style”, “voice”? The basic

        camera functions.

Assignment: Perspective & White balance

Photograph the veteran’s memorial at Front and Center St.

Use five (5) different angles (points of view) in 15 frames.

Print color 4x6 of each frame.

2.      Review prints of memorial. Elements of composition,

         how did they take THAT photo? Do I like It.? Camera settings; manual, program, AT, TV, portrait, landscape, night, exposure, white balance, ISO and flash.

Assignment: Balance, Shape & Exposure

Photograph letters of the alphabet. Use highlight, shadow, and mid-tones to create symmetrical and organic shapes. Print 10 color or b&w 4x6.

3.      Review prints of alphabet. Manual setting, lenses, shutter speed, and special effects.

       

        Assignment: Line, Motion & Mood (atmosphere, ambiance)

        Photograph moving objects use panning and shutter speeds to create the mood. Print 10 color 4x6.

4.      Review prints. Equipment overview alternate light sources, studio lights, strobes, power supplies, wired or wireless configurations. How to, read available light. Tripods, timers, shutter release and bulb exposure. Night photography.       

        

         Assignment: Alternate light sources and Experimentation

          Photograph night scenes. Use available stabilizing tools, flashlights, self-timers, and second curtain flash.   Print 10 color 4x6.

        ** Bring a matt and frame to class.

5.      Review prints.  Presentation mats and frames.

                 Your Voice        The Class Show!