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**PHOTOGRAPHY**
William Chew

The definition of photography is the art or practice of taking and processing photographs. The word photography comes from greek, φωτός (//phōtos//), genitive of φ ῶ ς (//phōs//), annd γραφή (//graphé//) which means "representation by means of lines" or "drawing", together they mean "drawing with light".

There are different kinds/types/genres of photography. There’s photojournalism, documentary photography, action photography, microphotography, glamour photography, aerial photography, underwater photography, art photography, portraits, advertising, and travel. There are many more but those are just some examples.

There are many photohraphy related jobs such as, animators, fine artists, graphic designers, illustrators, medical illustrators, press photographers, printmakers and etc.

Industries that use photography are, modeling, fashion, sports, advertising, movie promotions, policing, galleries, and photo blogging.

The skills needed for photography are patience, steadiness, and determination, and attention to detail.

This picture is amazing because it captures the wolf in it's natural habitat that you can see but the photo is ultimately focused on the wolf itself. The colour doesn't take any attention away from the wolf because it's black and white. This picture of the city is creative because the angle it's taken from looks magical. Its overall focus on the scenery was a good choice because everything in this picture looks good. The glare from the camera attracts attention to the background as well.

This is an amazing photo because it captures the sky in a moment where it would almost never occur. It captures a great scene at a good angle. The lighting from the sunset adds the effect of shadow and darkness. This photo is emotional and that's why its amazing. You can still see the background of gravestones but it's mostly focused on the kid and presumably his father's grave. The content is a very important aspect along with the effects of the photo, the rule of thirds is in effect too.

This is an amazing photo because it captures what Derrick Rose does best, score baskets. You can feel the energy in the dunk and the focus is all on him. This picture was captured at a good time where he was still in the air but going down.

DO'S FOR PHOTOGRAPHY Focus the camera on the thing you're taking a picture of Make sure the lighting is right Zoom in properly Flash when needed Take time Apply rule of thirds whenever possible

DON'TS FOR PHOTOGRAPHY Don't make it blurry Flash when it's not needed Don't move while taking picture Zoom when not needed Rush a good photo

Principles of Design


 * Balance:** When there are large objects on one side it is balanced on the other side by something of the same size, or several smaller objects. Size isn't the only thing that can balance, value is also a factor (light to dark).

**Emphasis/Contrast:** The focal point in the piece, usually standing out from different areas by contrast of colour, shape, size, etc.
 * Repetition/Pattern: **The repetition of shapes or symbols to make the piece look more attractive.


 * Proportion:** When all sizes are relative to each other to make it look proportionate.
 * Variety:** Several elements in use to catch the viewers attention.

CAMERA ANGLES
 * XLS-extreme longshot this is for capturing landscape
 * LS-Longshot is for capturing the whole of a persons body
 * MLS-Mid longshot is for capturing the subject from waist up
 * MS-Mid Shot is for capturing the subject from their chest upwards
 * MCU-Mid closeup is for capturing the subject from shoulders upward
 * CU- Close up is for capturing the whole of the subjects head and face
 * CU-Big closeup is used for capturing the whole face
 * XCU-Extreme closeup is used for capturing facial feautures and expression

Shot Lengths How far from the camera the image is


 * Low angle shots are used to make the subject seem taller and powerful
 * Eye level shots are used for general speech and emotion shots
 * High agle shotsare used to make the subject seem smaller and submissive
 * Worms eye veiw makes the subject seem really tall
 * Canted shots are used for dream-like or confusing situations
 * Birds eye veiw makes the subject seem really small
 * The camera and lens movement are really just to give the veiwer a wider range of vision to establish what is going on in the scene and where it is set.

LIGHTING

Natural - light that comes from the sun Artifical Light - light not from the sun Spotlight -