photography

= Photography =

Using a good photograph from our gallery, complete this photo check-up in the Discussion area of this page. Include a link to the picture. Write brief, yet specific, answers for these check-up items. Attach the photo to your paper.

1. Is there a clear dominant element or center of interest in the photo? What is it?

2. Does the photo tell a clear story? What is the story?

3. Assess the technical quality of the photo. [focus, detail, noise]

4. Assess the composition of the photo.

5. How could this photo be improved?

Here are some camera-handling tips that allow you to have a dazzling photo finish:


 * The Human Zoom**: Get as close as possible and then take one more big step beyond that.


 * Easy Does It**: Hold the camera steady. Try not to get excited or nervous.


 * Wait For The Shot**: Wait for the subjects to get over the fact that you have the camera pointed at them. This could take a few minutes.


 * Bend Your Knees**: The best shot might require a lower perspective.


 * Up In The Air**: Perhaps standing on a chair or on a balcony will give you the perfect vantage point.


 * Watch The Light**: Shooting subjects in front of a window will confuse the camera and make the faces dark.


 * Flip It:** Don’t forget to turn the camera vertically for tight, in-the-camera crops.