Photographing Your Work Tips

Importance of Clearly Documenting Your Work

Students are required to take photos of their work and put it into their Google Project Report slideshows. However, if these photos are poor, then the teacher cannot see details as needed and students understanding may be assessed lower. 

Taking CLEAR PHOTOS of your Drawings and Products: 

Option 1: Best is to scan your images on your home printer/scanner. 

Option 2: Photo your image as it is laying on a table or against the wall with your phone or computer.  

The light should be shining on it (no shadows).  Do this as close up as possible to see the detail in the image/drawing and crop out what you don't want to show.  

Hold still to keep it in-focus. 

When uploading images of your work (photos, scans, etc), make sure to CROP out everything around the image or drawing you do not need to include (your face, fingers, background of your house, etc.).

Adding Directly to a Google Portfolio Slideshow:

You will need to have Google Classroom app installed on your phone. Watch the video below for how to do this. 

Make sure the lighting is good (no shadows), and get close-up to the image you are photoing for a clear detailed image.