Communicating+Powerfully+with+Photography+-+Stuart+Hale

The following notes are from the photography course that Chrissie, Anne and Michelle attended at the end of term 2....

Stuart Hale – stuartnz@mac.com

__ **Key Elements of course** __
 * Kids can do it –opens up a whole new world of communication for them
 * Need more cameras not more megapixels – 5 is fine! Keep them in a suitcase.
 * Photos and photography is building block of ICT

__ **Taking photos** __ Composition of the photo is important The rule of thirds – The camera is not a gun. Your subject is not a target - don't line it up in the middle and shoot it! Anticipate the shot (not tourist shot). Plan the shot out first so you can capture what you want Line – change the perspective – take photos from different angles - pretend to be a giraffe, possum, mouse

__ **Camera and photo tips** __
 * Big is better - give children a camera big enough to handle
 * 80 percent of pics spoiled by camera movement – the smaller the cam the harder it is to hold still. Cameras for schools need substance.
 * Tripods are great.
 * Always have camera on highest resolution
 * Flash is good in bright light and no flash best for darkness
 * Master the two step shutter for photo taking

__ **Software/websites** __
 * 100 photos that changed the world – some powerful images


 * Picasso – free photo software for PC (use iphoto for Mac)

__ **Fun Photography** __

Photograph the alphabet (thinker’s key) - can be done outside, finding the alphabet in nature Use a torch in a darkened room; move the torch around. Hold camera still and set exposure for 5-10 seconds.

__ **Resources from Stuart** __