The “In between
Moments”
The best way to
get better at photography is to take pictures, but not just clicking the
button. We have spent several weeks on
learning composition and basic Photoshop.
They say that
the average professional photographer only gets two to three really good shots
out of an entire roll of film, which would be the equivalent of 24-36 pictures.
So, if you’re taking pictures of your daughter’s fifth birthday and you only
take 20 shots, you have drastically decreased your odds of getting even a
couple of good pictures.
This doesn’t
mean you must try and take 100 composed perfect shots. Often as a photographer you should have your
finger on the trigger and between each shot when you ask someone to look at you
and smile you should keep taking pictures.
Sometimes in these “in between moments” you will capture a photo that is
better than the “set-up” shots.
Now it is time
for you to really practice while learning a couple of additional concepts. For most of your assignments from here on out
you will be taking lots of photos with only one post. For each of these remaining assignments you
will also submit what is called a “contact sheet”.
What is a
“contact sheet”?
A contact sheet is a set of
multiple images printed at the same size as the negative, on one page. In film
photography, contact sheets were often used to quickly scan for the highest
quality images from a roll of film. Negatives were lined up on a glass sheet
and laid on top of the photo paper. The enlarger was then turned on to expose
the contact sheet. In digital photography, contact sheet refers to any sheet
with multiple thumbnail images printed for the purpose of indexing, or for
quick reference.
To create a contact sheet use
the following tutorial
You assignment is to attempt a photo-shoot. Get a willing participant and hold a
photo-shoot. You should take at least 50
photos, select the best 3 and post them to your blog. You will turn in your 50 photos on a contact
sheet. Put it in the box at the front of
the room. Be sure to pay attention to
the “in between” moments.
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