Photography

Photography links

National Geographic - Photos of the Day

Exposure triangle practice

Out-of-class behavior expectations

Follow all school rules at all times.
Do not go into any classrooms or talk to any students not in photography class unless you are specifically assigned to do so. Stay on campus at all times.
Keep your voices quiet to prevent any disturbance of any class.
Members of the same group can serve as photo subjects for their other group members, but do not mix groups for photos. (You may take photos of people at a distance.)
All group members should carry their photo notebooks to record settings for all photos taken.
Return to class a minimum of 10 minutes before the end of the period to download photos, put cameras away, and otherwise clean up.

Camera use rules

Always use the camera strap, either around your neck or arm to prevent drop damage
Never swing the camera around by the strap
Be careful when handing a camera to another student so that it does not get dropped
Never engage in inappropriate physical behavior while holding a camera or with a person holding a camera
Students not in this class are not allowed to use the cameras. They do not have the same training or level of respect for the equipment that you will have
Do not leave cameras or accessories unattended

Grading

Class grades will be weighted in the following manner:

Photo assignments 60%
Quizzes 10%
Event photography 10%
Class participation 10%
Final project 10%

Welcome to photography

This trimester-long class is intended as an introduction to digital photography. Students need to bring a notebook to class each day (for notes and for recording information about their photos). Digital cameras will be available for use during the class period.