Requirements

1. 1

   1. Safe Shooting Habits

   Shoot Safely

   Do all

   Do the following:

   1. a.

      Explain to your counselor the most likely hazards you may encounter while with…

      Explain to your counselor the most likely hazards you may encounter while working with photography and what you should do to anticipate, mitigate, prevent, and respond to these hazards. Explain how you would prepare for exposure to environmental situations such as weather, sun, and water.
   2. b.

      View the Personal Safety Awareness “Digital Safety” video (with your parent or guardian’s permission).

2. 2

   2. Control the Shot

   Control Light and Motion

   Do all

   Explain how the following elements and terms can affect the quality of a picture:

   1. Light—natural light (ambient/existing), low light (such as at night), and artificial light (such as from a flash)

      a Light—natural light (ambient/existing), low light (such as at night), and artificial light (such as from a flash)

   2. Exposure—aperture (f-stops), shutter speed, ISO

      b Exposure—aperture (f-stops), shutter speed, ISO

   3. Depth of field

      c Depth of field

   4. Composition—rule of thirds, leading lines, framing, depth

      d Composition—rule of thirds, leading lines, framing, depth

   5. Angle of view

      e Angle of view

   6. Stop action and blur motion

      f Stop action and blur motion

   7. Decisive moment (action or expression captured by the photographer)

      g Decisive moment (action or expression captured by the photographer)
3. 3

   2. Control the Shot

   Know Your Camera

   Explain the basic parts and operation of a camera. Explain how an exposure is made when you take a picture.
4. 4

   4. Field Practice: Requirement 4

   Pick Two Creative Experiments

   Choose 2

   Do TWO of the following, then share your work with your counselor.

   1. a

      Change Your Angle

      Photograph one subject from two different angles or perspectives.
   2. b

      Change the Light

      Photograph one subject from two different light sources - artificial and natural.
   3. c

      Change the Focus

      Photograph one subject with two different depth of fields.
   4. d

      Change the Composition

      Photograph one subject with two different compositional techniques.
5. 5

   5. Field Practice: Requirement 5

   Pick Three Subject Types

   Choose 3

   Photograph THREE of the following, then share your work with your counselor.

   1. a

      Make a Strong Close-Up

      Close-up of a person
   2. b

      Capture Interaction

      Two to three people interacting
   3. c

      Freeze or Follow Action

      Action shot
   4. d

      Photograph Animals Patiently

      Animal shot
   5. e

      Notice the Outdoors

      Nature shot
   6. f

      Photograph a Person Intentionally

      Picture of a person - candid, posed, or camera aware
6. 6

   6. Editing for Impact

   Edit for Impact

   Choose 1

   Describe how software allows you to enhance your photograph after it is taken. Select a photo you have taken, then do ONE of the following, and share what you have done with your counselor:

   1. a

      Crop for Stronger Framing

      Crop your photograph.
   2. b

      Fix Exposure or Color

      Adjust the exposure or make a color correction.
   3. c

      Improve Impact Another Way

      Show another way you could improve your picture for impact.
7. 7

   7. Visual Storytelling

   Tell a Visual Story

   Do all

   Using images other than those created for requirements 4, 5, and 6, produce a visual story to document an event to photograph OR choose a topic that interests you to photograph. Do the following:

   1. a.

      Plan the images you need to photograph for your photo story.

   2. b.

      Share your plan with your counselor, and get your counselor’s input and approval before you proceed.

   3. c.

      Select eight to 12 images that best tell your story

      Select eight to 12 images that best tell your story. Arrange your images in order and mount the prints on a poster board, OR create an electronic presentation. Share your visual story with your counselor.
8. 8

   8. Photography Futures

   Explore Photography Careers

   Identify three career opportunities in photography. Pick one and explain to your counselor how to prepare for such a career. Discuss what education and training are required, and why this profession might interest you.