LESSONS

LESSON 1: BEGINNER BASICS

BEFORE CLASS READ:

On Exposure:

http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/camera-exposure.htm


http://digital-photography-school.com/learning-exposure-in-digital-photography

On Digital Cameras: 


http://digital-photography-school.com/digital-photography-tips-for-beginners
and read the articles under “Handling and Caring for a Digital Camera”

IN CLASS:

Discuss the camera, what the difference is in different camera bodies (shutter speed and ISO are controlled by the camera), and discuss lenses and the difference a lens makes (Aperture and Zoom are controlled by the lens)

PRACTICE:

Wiping down the camera and changing the lens. 

HOMEWORK:

  • Get on digital-photography-school and browse tip for beginners.
  • Read for class 2. 


LESSON 2: APERTURE

BEFORE CLASS READ:

http://photographycourse.net/what-is-aperture

http://photographycourse.net/aperture-f-number

http://thepioneerwoman.com/photography/2008/05/what-the-heck-is-an-aperture-part-one/

http://digital-photography-school.com/aperture

IN CLASS:

Discuss Aperture (Have students explain it in their own words, answer questions)

To understand Aperture, Set up several objects on a table at different depths.  Set camera to AV and take pictures of the same object several times, only changing the Aperture.

HOMEWORK:

  • Find at least 10 items to photograph, and try photographing the same items with different Aperture. 
  • Upload some examples to the website to share and critique.
  • Read for class 3. 

LESSON 3: SHUTTER SPEED, ISO, MODES

BEFORE CLASS READ:

On Shutter Speed:



On ISO: 

http://digital-photography-school.com/iso-settings

On Priority Modes:

http://thepioneerwoman.com/photography/2008/09/what-the-heck-is-an-aperture-part-three/

http://thepioneerwoman.com/photography/2008/09/what-the-heck-is-an-aperture-part-cuatro/

http://digital-photography-school.com/aperture-and-shutter-priority-modes

http://digital-photography-school.com/aperture-priority-and-shutter-priority-exposure-lesson-1

http://digital-photography-school.com/using-manual-mode-exposure-lesson-4/

http://www.lilblueboo.com/2012/06/photography-field-guid-download.html#


IN CLASS:

  • Look over homework pictures (Bring your computer!). 
  • Discuss the different camera modes. 
  • As a class change the settings to see the different modes and how they change the exposure. 
  • Take a photo walk and try to get different examples of high and low shutter speed, and different depths of field. 

HOMEWORK:

Use what you have learned to shoot the following photographs during the week and upload them to the site. (Make sure to label your pictures)

1) A photograph of an object up close with a shallow depth of field.
2) A photograph that is all in focus.
3) A photograph that shows frozen motion (i.e. the moving subject is in focus and not blurry).
4) A creative shot using a low shutter speed to show blurred motion.

Read for Class 4. 

LESSON 4: LIGHT AND COMPOSITION

BEFORE CLASS READ:



On lighting: 

http://www.popphoto.com/gallery/top-10-photography-lighting-facts-you-should-know

http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/natural-light-photography.htm

http://digital-photography-school.com/introduction-to-white-balance

http://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-get-better-digital-photos-in-low-light-conditions-without-using-a-flash

IN CLASS:

  • Look over homework pictures. 
  • Discuss composition rules and tips, look at different photos to see examples of composition. 
  • Use a lamp to change the lighting on a subject and take pictures of that subject. 
  • Go on a photo walk and try to find different sources of lighting and compose pictures differently. 

HOMEWORK: 


  • Find a subject to photograph and take at least 3 pictures of it from different angles.
  • Find a subject to photograph and take a picture of the same subject in at least 3 different lighting situations. 
  • As a class- go to a fun location at sunrise or sunset and take pictures. 

LESSON 5: MORE COMPOSITION, LANDSCAPES

BEFORE CLASS READ:

Composition: 

(and the links in the article)







Landscape:





IN CLASS:

  • Look over homework pictures. 
  • Discuss new composition rules and tips. (Bring your computer, we will look at articles together)
  • Go on a photo walk and try to find different sources of lighting and compose pictures differently. 

HOMEWORK: 

  • Re-read "5 Elements of Composition" and "5 More Elements of Composition" and try to take a photograph of each of the elements. (10 pictures total- downloaded to to website)
  • Photograph a landscape using the tips from the lesson. Download at least 1 to the website. 


LESSON 6: PORTRAITS AND TRAVEL

BEFORE CLASS READ:

on portraits: 

(the list of articles is quite extensive- pick 5-10 articles that interest you and be ready to share what you learned with the group)



on travel:




(at least skim all of them)


IN CLASS:

Discuss the homework, view the pictures. Try different portrait techniques. 

HOMEWORK:
  • Do a portrait session with one of your classmates (or a friend), take at least 30 pictures. upload a few of your favorites. 
  • Go to a tourist location and take some photos of: details, the big picture, people. 
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)