IDC 3OI									       Photo assignment 1
Mr. Thompson								       Total      / 100	

Step 1								      				
Following the principles of photography examined in class, take photos to represent each of the principles listed below. All photos must be original, and must have been taken by you specifically for this assignment.

1. Look your subject in the eye
2. Use a plain background
3. Use flash outdoors
4. Move in close
5. Lock the focus
6. Watch the light
7. Take some vertical pictures
8. Direct your subjects (pose them!)
9. Rule of thirds
10. Framing (depth of field)

Step 2			

Within your personal folder on the yearbook drive, create a new folder entitled Photo Assignment #1. Save the photos to this folder, labeling each so they can be identified. 

Step 3

Insert your photos directly into the document below. Once that is finished answer the questions which correspond with each photo. You may also type your answers directly into the document.

1.	Look your subject in the eye, and keep them level with the camera.

	a) Who is in the photo? Where was it taken? (2 marks)

	b) Explain why this technique makes your particular photograph strong. (3 marks)

	c) Photo quality. How well does it demonstrate this principle of photography?(5 marks)

2.	Use a plain background to avoid distracting from your subject.

	a) Who is in the photo? Where was it taken? (2 marks)

	b) Explain why this technique makes your particular photograph strong.(3 marks)

	c) Photo quality. How well does it demonstrate this principle of photography?(5 marks)

3.	Use your flash outdoors to prevent shadowy eyes.

	a) Who is in the photo? Where was it taken? (2 marks)

	b) Explain why this technique makes your particular photograph strong. (3 marks)

	c) Photo quality. How well does it demonstrate this principle of photography?(5 marks)

4.	Move in close to get detail.

	a) Who is in the photo? Where was it taken? (2 marks)

	b) Explain why this technique makes your particular photograph strong. (3 marks)

	c) Photo quality. How well does it demonstrate this principle of photography? (5 marks)

5.	Lock the focus on your subject, so the background is blurred.

	a) Who is in the photo? Where was it taken? (2 marks)

	b) Explain why this technique makes your particular photograph strong. (3 marks)

	c) Photo quality. How well does it demonstrate this principle of photography?(5 marks)

6.	Watch the light - a bright background will darken your subject.

	a) Who is in the photo? Where was it taken? (2 marks)

	b) Explain why this technique makes your particular photograph strong. (3 marks)

	c) Photo quality. How well does it demonstrate this principle of photography?(5 marks)

7.	Take vertical photos to show height.

	a) Who is in the photo? Where was it taken?(2 marks)

	b) Explain why this technique makes your particular photograph strong. (3 marks)

	c) Photo quality. How well does it demonstrate this principle of photography?(5 marks)

8.	Pose your subjects to create interest.

	a) Who is in the photo? Where was it taken? (2 marks)

	b) Explain why this technique makes your particular photograph strong. (3 marks)

	c) Photo quality. How well does it demonstrate this principle of photography?(5 marks)

9.	Rule of thirds.

	a) Who is in the photo? Where was it taken? (2 marks)

	b) Explain why this technique makes your particular photograph strong. (3 marks)

	c) Photo quality. How well does it demonstrate this principle of photography?(5 marks)

10.	Frame your subject (using objects in the foreground, middle and background)

	a) Who is in the photo? Where was it taken? (2 marks)

	b) Explain why this technique makes your particular photograph strong. (3 marks)

	c) Photo quality. How well does it demonstrate this principle of photography?(5 marks)