Photography

Phase 1 B Photo Album Page

1. The subject should be in focus.

2. The center of the subject should be slightly off t

o the side.

3. The background should not be too cluttered.

4. The subject should be close enough to see details.

5. Lighting should be appropriate B not too dark or washed out.

6. The angle from which it is taken should work with the subject.

7. Scenic photos should also have a center of interest. Some foreground is good to show depth.

8. The scrapbook page should have a Atheme@ and arrangement should be pleasing to the eye.

9. Photos on the page should be labeled.

10. Scrapbook page should follow basic guidelines for preserving photos.

Phase 2 B Photo Story

1. The story should include 5-10 photos.

2. Photos should be mounted and labeled appropriately.

3. You should be able to follow the sequence of the story through the photographs.

4. The story should have a beginning, middle and end. An example might be AGoing to the Park@. Pictures could show getting ready or arriving (beginning), then activities at the park (middle), then leaving or arriving home or a child asleep(end). Another example might be making a dress. The beginning could be looking at patterns or fabric. The middle shows steps in cutting and sewing and unpicking. The end is the completed dress.

5. Use guidelines in phase 1 to evaluate the photos, however, not every photo needs to be perfect. It is more important to show the sequence of events in this phase. Most of the photos should be good, but one or two Aso-so@ pictures might need to be used to make sure the sequence is followed.

Phases 3 and 4 B Enlarged Photos

1. The rule-of-thirds should be followed. Think of the picture as a tic-tac-toe board. The center of interest should be placed on one of the four intersecting lines. When the subject fills the whole picture (i.e a face) remember to pick out the focal point (such as one or both eyes) to place at the intersecting lines.

2. Lighting should fall on the subject in a pleasing way B not too dark or washed out, but with some light/dark to give depth and interest. Some lighting can be dramatic. There should be no flash reflections. Lighting should help create a mood.

3. Lines of the composition should draw the viewer=s eye to the subject.

4. The background should be simple and uncluttered (out of focus works).

5. The subject of the photo should be obvious. Often being close to the subject makes the picture better. In scenic photos an item in the foreground helps give depth. Usually the subject is in sharp focus.

5. Composition should be interesting. The angle, the arrangement, the distance, vertical or horizontal view, etc. all combine to make good composition.

6. The picture should Asay something@ to the viewer, have a message, show an idea or create a feeling.

7. Photograph should conform to size requirements and be titled.

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