Seeing Photographically

Students will learn the basic functions of the Canon EOS digital camera and lens while capturing images including :

• Depth of Field
  • The first image will be shot with a small lens f-stop (f1.8 or 2.5) to demonstrate shallow depth of field. The shot will be a portrait placing the individual near the lens, between 2 to 4 feet, and the background at least 10 feet further back.
• Motion
  • The second image will be shot with a low shutter speed (below 1/60th of a second). Be sure to use a tripod or brace the camera against a non moving object, like a wall or fence. Incorporate a still element and a moving object in the photo.
• Perspective
  • The third image will be of an unusual perspective. Take the picture to purposefully disguise the identity of the object; extreme close-up, shot from above or below, from inside or outside and/or with unusual lighting; extreme low or bright light or shading. Explore textures, sidewalks, walls, ceiling tiles and/or grates. Look for patterns like rows of trees, vehicles, poles, books or fence lines.

Students will download the images off the camera and save them into their accounts.

We will review the work in class the following day.

Tags: Aperture, Canon, Depth of Field, Light Meter, Perspective, Shutter Speed