The Art of PhotographyBy: Ashtyn Cutchens

Contents

Research Paper Physical Project Careers Pictures Shutter Speed & Aperture Camera Settings Cleaning your Camera Rules of Composition What I’ve learned Successes and Challenges Mentor Conclusion

Research Paper

Thesis: Photography has many different aspects, including a meaningful and interesting history. For those wishing to pursue photography as a career, there are many techniques to master, but also many careers available for a skilled photographer.

Physical Project

Taking pictures at a variety of locations Techniques, Lighting, Editing Everything depends on the type of

camera you have

Careers in Photography

$54,270 per year

Medical and Forensic Photographer

Wedding Photographer

Photojournalist

Parkway Pictures

Shutter Speed & Aperture

When something is in motion Higher the shutter speed the more

clear your picture will turn out Lower less clear

Lighting Smaller more light Bigger less light

Camera Settings

P-Program Mode: Similar to Full Auto, sets everything for you

TV- Shutter Priority: You set your shutter speed and the camera sets your aperture

AV- Aperture Priority: You set your Aperture and the camera sets your shutter speed

M- Manual: You have full control of both your shutter speed and your aperture

Cleaning your Camera

You never want to touch the mirror after you take the lens off

Send it off to a company to clean it You don’t want to take your lens off for

too long it can collect dust or dirt

Rules of Composition

There are many rules of composition to follow that adds interest

In photography you can break the rules, but before you break them you have to know them

Rule of Composition:

Rule of Thirds: Any picture can be divided into 3rds Adds Interest

Rule of Composition:

Leading Lines: Leads your eyes Adds Interest

Rule of Composition:

Angle: Different views of things Adds interest

Rule of Composition:

Depth of Field: Focuses on the subject Far or close up

What I’ve learned through the process

How to use my camera

Taking the opportunity to stop and

capture a picture

How to edit pictures

Rules of Composition

Successes and Challenges

Successes: Becoming more knowledgeable about my subject Had a great mentor Getting my project done

Challenges: Time A lot of equipment to remember for a photoshoot Trying to learn as much as I could in a few

sessions Getting all of my visual aids ready on time

Mentor

Mentor: Ian Riley He has been a photographer pretty much all of his life He has been in the business for 6 years He taught me what really catches

peoples attention (angles, lighting)

Conclusion

I have enjoyed my project Time Consuming Maybe as a hobby, or to make some

extra money Sticking to my career in the medical

field

The Art of PhotographyBy: Ashtyn Cutchens