1. Photography as Art
Students study photography in terms of lighting, composition and camera handling. They create books, projects and a portfolio of photographs that demonstrates what they have learned. They work in both black and white and color. This course is designed for the student to create a diverse portfolio of work while developing creative and technical skills. A materials fee is required.

2. begin the term very traditionally working in black and white first.
The students
begin the term very traditionally working
in black and white first.
They carefully choose subjects, lighting, composition, and approaches based on information covered in class or from reading done on their own.
This is an very nice example
of the framing of a subject in an environmental portrait.

3. Subjects and approaches vary but students
are encouraged to work outside with available
light Broad expansive landscapes like these make
impressive statements about the beautiful area we live in.

4. Students are encouraged
to do close up photography
paying special to the effect
that either high contrast
or soft lighting has on
the subject.

5. “Trick photography” or special effects through a variety of creative
techniques
is studied and
encouraged as a
means of self
expression.
Students may chose
to this type of work
in either
black and white
or color.

6. thoughtfully choose subjects and approaches that
Color photography begins in a way similar to the black and white work. Students
thoughtfully choose subjects and approaches that
interest them and create a wide variety of images.
These photos are fine examples
of close up photography
done in both color
and black and white.

7. Photo essays are done based on a subject, theme or idea
Photo essays are done based on a subject, theme or idea. They are put together in handmade books or slide shows.
Here are 2 samples of the direction that different photo essays took.

8. Photographs of
animals may be
either very formal
and posed or very
natural and candid.
Family pets are often
used as subjects.

9. Students are
encouraged
to use leading lines
as a tool to draw
the viewer
into a image.

10. The choice of subject
and the effective
use of the
rules of composition
enhances the
overall image.

11. Proper camera
handling and timing
can make all
of the difference
in stopping
a subject in
motion.

12. Using the concept of
altered images allows
students the opportunity
to use their creative side
by transforming their
photographs in very
interesting ways.

13. Motion blur is a fun technique to use
Motion blur is a fun technique to use. These images were made with manual cameras using a slow shutter speed.

14. Students are
challenged
to tell a story and
be expressive
with their work.