Seasons

Lesson

• • • Composition

    • Photoshop Edits

Assignment

• • • You must submit 9 photos that depict the theme of Seasons. (Fall, Winter, or Spring - depending on when we start this project)

    • Be sure to vary your photos with subjects and/or scenes and also by using different camera and composition techniques.

Getting Started

• • • Seasons are a popular photo theme to work with because we must challenge ourselves not only to capture the spirit of the season but to also try to capture an image that stands out from the crowd. 

    • Winter brings about some physical challenges. (eg. snow, cold temperatures) so you must be careful not to damage the camera or injure yourself.

    • Fall and Sprint bring about a time of change and we should strive to discover other changes in the season that ordinary viewers may fail to notice.

    • Think about your Compositional techniques (Leading lines, Rule of Thirds, etc.) as well as your Point of View (Low angle, Bird's Eye, etc.)

    • If you are lost in choices in your theme, you can always try some close-up shots.  

Camera Set-up

• • • SHOOTING MODE: Av

    • Set your WB to Auto

    • Set your ISO to Auto

    • Set your Exposure Compensation to 0 (AV button)

    • Set your AF to ONE SHOT. Used to focus on a single stationary subject.

    • FOCUS - Manual might be better 

    • Use the longest focal length between (35-55mm)

    • For best results, shoot in a very well-lit area. (lower lit areas will introduce camera shake into your photos)

Examples