Photographing Textures

When photographing textures, there are many things to think about to get the perfect shot.  Please spend some time reading the sites below and then apply these tips to your photography.  

http://www.cgtextures.com/content.php?action=tutorial&name=shootingtextures

http://photography.tutsplus.com/tutorials/12-tips-tricks-for-shooting-great-textures-and-a-free-texture-pack--photo-5373

http://digital-photography-school.com/working-with-textures-%E2%80%93-8-ideas-to-get-you-started/

Camera Modes

What do all the modes on your camera do? Check out this link:

http://www.photonhead.com/beginners/cameramodes.php

If the above link does not work, try this one:

http://www.exposureguide.com/camera-modes.htm

Digital Photo Terms

Use the links below to find definitions for your digital photography terms. 

http://www.all-things-photography.com/digital-dictionary.html

Depth of Field

http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/depth-of-field.htm

Here is a second explanation:
http://www.cs.mtu.edu/~shene/DigiCam/User-Guide/950/depth-of-field.html
For today's photo class, we are going to learn about depth of field. Click on the link to go to the website for more information.

Ansel Adams Day!!

Today you are going to read about Ansel Adams, a great photographer, that you could learn a lot from. Below is a link to help you answer the questions on the handout/worksheet.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ansel_Adams

http://www.anseladams.com/ansel-adams-information/ansel-adams-biography/

When you are done with your worksheet, please find 3 examples of Ansel Adams work and put them on your blog with an explanation of who Ansel Adams was.  Please make this Blog Post #6.

Make it a great day!

Backgrounds and Getting a great silhouette shot...

The key to taking a good photo is knowing how cameras work, understanding exposure and composing a great image.  Now that you have discussed these in class, you will begin taking photos to "Show What You Know" about photography.  Here are some areas to work on as you begin to take your first photos.  

First area to work on is backgrounds.  

http://digital-photography-school.com/getting-backgrounds-right

Read the link above and complete the handout on Getting Backgrounds Right. 

Second area is silhouettes.  

http://thedailydigi.com/how-to-photograph-a-silhouette/

http://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-photograph-silhouettes

http://www.lightroompresets.com/blogs/pretty-presets-blog/6162254-how-to-photograph-silhouettes-6-easy-steps

Read through these sites and complete the handout.  

After you have created your list, find a silhouette picture (online) that you would like to create.  Save the picture and post it on your blog as the picture you plan to recreate this week for your silhouette image.  This will be Blog Post # 5.

Introduction to Photographic Lighting

Before we can go any further in our photography, we need to learn about lighting.  Click the link below and complete today's handouts on lighting. 
Lighting

When you are done create Post #4 that shows the following examples of lighting:
1. Sidelight
2. Backlight
3. Natural/Soft light
4. Front Light/ Hard Light 

(You should have 4 photos total. Please number the photos, label what type of light it is and list where the photos are from). 

Getting the most from your Point and Shoot Camera

As we continue our week of looking at different types of cameras and exposure, I'd like you to read this article and complete the handout about getting the most from your point and shoot camera.  Our reality for this class is that most of you will be using a point and shoot camera and I want you to get the most from it.  

http://photo.net/learn/point-and-shoot-tips



Make sure to read the assignment for blog post #3 when you finish this assignment.  

Exposure, BLog Post #3

Check out these photo examples

Over Exposed

UnderExposed

Correctly Exposed

After you have completed the worksheets for today, you will need to do a Blog Post #3 on your blog.  You will need to find a picture example that shows: correct exposure, over exposure and underexposure.  You can use your own pictures or find one from Google images.  Inside of post 3, post your picture with a label and an explanation of why this photo fit the label. 

Photography Basics...Getting started

So far we have discussed the different types of cameras, the different parts of a camera, and exposure.  Please spend some time today reading the articles linked below and filling in your review worksheets.  

It is a great explanation of how cameras work!

Some Photography Basics

Basic Photo Tips: Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO

Exposure and Camera Modes

Tri County Intro to Photography

Welcome to the wonderful adventure of photography. This semester will be a lot of fun and a lot of work. You will be using this blog as a place for you to find information and links for your assignments. You will also use it as a place to post questions and your best work.

You will use the following webpages to learn the basic concepts related to photography. You will not have a textbook, therefore you will be responsible for reading the information on these pages and using it to complete any assignments given.

Terms for Photography

Camera Basics: Aperture and Shutter Speed

Top 10 Tips for Great Pictures

Exposure

Sim Cam

Focus on Photography

Lighting

You will discover that everyone has their own ideas about what makes a great picture. Some people will cherish a picture because of the content, while others might love a picture because of the way it makes them feel. While both of these are valid reasons for loving a picture, as a photographer you will learn to see that every "great" photograph has specific photographic elements. Throughout this semester we will learn the photographic elements that make a picture "great."

In addition to this blog, you will each have your own photography blog. 

Post 2 What Type of Camera

         When I was a kid my mom had a small camera and used it occasionally for taking photos.  She captured my birthdays and major holidays, but that was about it.  I can remember loving photos and always wanting more.  When I was in elementary school I sold greeting cards and won a polaroid camera.  This was my first camera and that was when my love for photography began.  I worked hard to be able to upgrade to a better camera and in junior high went to a photography workshop at Lansing Community College.  
       In high school I worked in the school's darkroom and eventually became the yearbook photography editor.  I took photos at every school event and everywhere I went.  
       In college I worked at the Meijer Photo lab and worked as a wedding photographer.  After college, I became the Yearbook Advisor at Tri County and continue to take photos as a Freelance Photographer.  
     I currently use a Nikon D600 for all my photography.  I love Nikon SLR cameras and encourage everyone to join Team Nikon.


For your second photo blog post,  please write 1 to 2 paragraphs about yourself and your photography experience.  Please focus on these areas:
Introduce yourself and what your photo experience has been (when did you start taking photos etc.).
Explain what type of camera you use and what you use it for (online posting, printing etc.).

Self Portraits

Please look at these sites for inspiration for your Self Portrait assignment.

http://photography.tutsplus.com/articles/100-seriously-cool-self-portraits-and-tips-to-shoot-your-own--photo-5689


http://digital-photography-school.com/self-portrait-photography-tips/

10 Step Guide to Action Shots

Please read the link below and try some of the suggestions.

10 Step Guide to Action Shots 

Photo by Rob Patin