Photography Practice

Part 1: Camera Modes Practice

1. Aperture Priority (Av mode):

• Instructions:

  • Take 5 portraits at different aperture settings.

  • Use the same subject and location, but change the aperture (e.g., f/2.8, f/4, f/8, f/11, f/16).

  • Show the effect on background blur (bokeh) and depth of field.

  • Label each photo with aperture used.
    
    

2. Shutter Priority (Tv mode):

• Instructions:

  • Take 5 action photos using fast and slow shutter speeds.

    • Examples: running, jumping, dancing.

  • Capture both frozen motion (fast shutter: 1/500 or faster) and motion blur (slow shutter: 1/30 or slower).

  • Label each photo with the shutter speed used.
    
    

Part 2: Portrait Session (10-Picture Challenge)

Instructions:

• • 1. Choose one subject (classmate).

    2. Take a 10-photo portrait series showing:

       • Different angles (front, side, low, high)

       • Different expressions or moods

       • Posed vs. candid moments

         • Tip: have your subject tell you about their favorite topic, tv show, thing, etc.

       • Use of props or environment

       • Varying composition (rule of thirds, centered, close-up, wide shot)
         
         

Tips:

• Use natural light when possible (OPEN SHADE).

• Try aperture priority mode to control depth of field.

• Engage with your subject to bring out personality.

• Capture storytelling moments, not just smiling faces.

Submission Guidelines:

• Create a Google Drive Folder titled: YourName_PhotographyAssignment1

• Include:

  • 5 Aperture Priority photos (labeled with aperture)

  • 5 Shutter Priority photos (labeled with shutter speed)

  • 10-photo portrait series
    
    

• Write a brief reflection (answer each question):

  • What did you learn about using different camera modes?

  • What worked well in your portrait session?

  • What was challenging?