0.0 History and E's and P's of Photography

First things first, let's chat HISTORY

History and Exposure Triangle.pdf

History, we may love it, we may hate it, but we've got to learn it.

We can go through this whole PowerPoint, but lets summarize a few days worth of notes, let's watch the History of Photography here: Watch The History Here!
After we've learned the goods, let's use our notes and take this quiz (yes this is open note, hopefully you took some good stuff):

Now let's do some ELEMENTS and PRINCIPLES of Photography

1-Elements and Principles.pdf

Now to the good stuff, let's learn to compose

Open up this PowerPoint Presentation
Download this PDF document and fill in the BLANKS using this PowerPoint on the left: Download and Fill in The Blank!

Let's practice composing!

READ ME FIRST -- Composition Presentation (1).pptx

Fill in the blank with your own photo E's and P's.pptx

download me and fill in the blank with your own photos

Overwhelmed yet? Let's see if we can photograph a little.

I want you to take these tips and tricks and use them. Take the following photos with your phone:

Leading Line (line where its leads your eye to the subject)
Implied Line (dotted/dashed line)
Framing your subject
Shoot from a birds eye view (high shot looking down)
Shoot from a worms eye view (low shot looking up)
A photo using an emphasis of SHAPE
Emphasize your subject with the use of LIGHT
Emphasize your subject with the use of COLOR
Emphasize your subject with FOCUS (bring them closer to the lens of the camera so the background is blurred)
Use the left side of the Rule of Thirds to INFORMALLY balance your photo
Use the right side of the Rule of Thirds to INFORMALLY balance your photo
Formally Balanced Photo (Split equally)

*save this powerpoint into your ONE DRIVE and turn in on the teams assignment*

Feel confident in your composing? Let's learn how to expose photos

DOF simulator - Camera depth of field calculator with visual background blur and bokeh simulation.Calculates camera depth of field and background blur and simulates it on a photo for any lens, camera and distance combination with different types of lens blur (bokeh).

Let's take a look at how Aperture/Depth of Field Truly Works

Shutter Speed

Let's go play with shutter speed: https://canon.ca/CanonOutsideOfAuto/play

ISO - How sensitive your camera is to light. Think of this like

ISO 50-200 Produces SHARP images with NO obvious grain or noise (you need a lot of light)
ISO 400-800 Good for outdoor/cloudy or indoor photos
ISO 1600+ You're in a low light (very dark) situation. Which will create obvious grain/noise.

Now let's try these out together

Download this PowerPoint Presentation and fill it in with the steps below: Download me and fill me in
Go to this link: CAMERA SIMULATOR

Then notice the 3 different shooting modes: Shutter Priority (where we can change shutter speed and ISO, but our camera figures out the Aperture number for us), Aperture Priority (where we can change aperture, and ISO, but our camera figures out the Shutter Speed for us) , or Manual (we change all the settings to what we want them to be.

Then on each mode find what settings work together to get the arrow above the image to be at 0. If the arrow is pointing the left the 0 Line Marker then it is an UNDEREXPOSED (dark) image. If it is pointing to the right of the 0 Line marker then it is OVEREXPOSED (bright).
1. Select Shutter Priority--> Make your shutter speed 1/250 and your ISO 100, what is your aperture set to? Screenshot that image using the snipping tool, put it on a PowerPoint, and then write down what the Aperture F Stop was.
2. Select Aperture Priority --> Make your Aperture F stop F5.6 and your ISO 100, what is your shutter speed set to? Screenshot that image using the snipping tool, put it on a PowerPoint, and then write down what the Shutter Speed was.
3. Then select MANUAL MODE --> Set your ISO to 100 and adjust your shutter speed and Aperture (F Stop) to values that will make that arrow on the exposure meter point at the 0 Line marker. Screenshot that image using the snipping tool, put it on a PowerPoint, and then write down what the Aperture and Shutter Speed was.
Save that PowerPoint on OneDrive and turn in on teams.

The World Through Your Eyes Assignment

What are you supposed to do?

Make a PowerPoint Presentation, customize colors, backgrounds, etc,. to help with the overall feel. You can use CANVA as well if you’d like.
Create 5-10 slides with a photo on each slide. Each photo should be accompanied by a brief explanation describing how their relates to you in some way.

Learning Target:

Students will explore the evolution of photography and apply foundational photographic principles—such as exposure, composition, and perspective—to create and analyze images that demonstrate an understanding of both historical context and technical execution.

Learning Intentions:

I will investigate the history of photography, understanding key milestones from early techniques to modern digital advancements.
I will identify and apply the "E's" of photography (Exposure, Elements, Emphasis) to enhance the visual impact of my photographs.
I will utilize the "P's" of photography (Perspective, Positioning, Point of View) to create compelling and dynamic compositions.
I will analyze photographic works, recognizing how historical context and technical choices influence the message and effectiveness of an image.
I will reflect on the evolution of photographic technology, considering how it shapes contemporary photographic practices and my own creative approach.

Why:

1.1.3 Research significant developments, advancements and current trends in the evolution of photography
1.1.4 Identify key people and major developments involved in the advancement of digital imaging technology
3.1.1 Identify the applications of color, line, shape, texture, form, space, and value in photographs
3.2.1 Identify the principles of design in photographs (e.g., balance, contrast, rhythm, repetition, movement, variety, emphasis, unity, etc.)
3.3.1 Identify and apply guidelines for composition (e.g. simplicity, rule of thirds, point of view, focal point, proportion/scale, framing, etc.)
3.4.1 Communicate a specific idea or narrative through photographic imagery
4.1.1 Explain various kinds of cameras (e.g., pinhole, view camera, point-and-shot, single lens reflex, etc.)
4.1.4 Demonstrate proper handling of a digital camera
5.1.1 Describe and utilize the basic elements of exposure (e.g., ISO, aperture, and shutter speed.)

How:

In class instruction and presentations. Students will apply these skills with proper camera's or tools that are either supplied by themselves or by the teacher.

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