1. Introductory Photography Assignment

Instructions:

In this assignment you will use a digital camera to take pictures that represent each of the following techniques listed below.  Begin the project by first opening the “PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES” Powerpoint file and reading about different techniques used in photography.  Next, go out and take an interesting set of pictures that match each one of these techniques.  You are encouraged to use a program such as Adobe Photoshop or iPhoto in editing the pictures and enhancing the pictures.  Finally, create a short Keynote or PowerPoint presentation that includes your best photo(s) for each technique listed below.  You should also include a photograph that you find online for each technique.

Each slide should include the following:

  • Photo
  • Label for technique
  • (ORAL) An explanation of what elements or details included in the photo are important to achieving this intent.

Arrangement

Filling the Frame

The Rule of Thirds

Back, Mid & Foreground

Triangulation

 

Radial Symmetry

Axial Symmetry

Focal Point

Juxtaposition

 

Macro

Overlapping

 Interesting Aesthetic

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