10G2- ARTS-LESSON 1 & 2

An art created by light

POINT & SHOOT CAMERA

2 types:

1. Digital Point and shoot
2. Film Point and shoot

BASIC TIPS FOR TAKING GOOD
PHOTOGRAPHS

1. Choose a good
location

BASIC TIPS FOR TAKING GOOD
PHOTOGRAPHS

2. Check that the available
background is relatively simple
and not too cluttered, so that the
focus will be on your chosen
subject.

BASIC TIPS FOR TAKING GOOD
PHOTOGRAPHS

3. Natural light in the outdoors or
near a window is usually the most
flattering or effective for any
kind of subject.

BASIC TIPS FOR TAKING GOOD
PHOTOGRAPHS

4. Avoid taking shots facing the
light, as this would make your
subject back-lit and most of the
details would be lost in shadow.

BASIC TIPS FOR TAKING GOOD
PHOTOGRAPHS

5. If you intend to take a posed
shot, position your subject where
you want in relation to the location,
background, and source of light.

BASIC TIPS FOR TAKING GOOD
PHOTOGRAPHS

6. If you intend to take a candid
shot, position yourself where you
can capture the most interesting,
amusing, touching, or engaging
moment or expression.

BASIC TIPS FOR TAKING GOOD
PHOTOGRAPHS

7. Take a variety of shots—
ranging from:
>far shots showing the
surroundings.

BASIC TIPS FOR TAKING GOOD
PHOTOGRAPHS

7. Take a variety of shots—
ranging from:
> medium-distance shots
concentrating on the main
subject

BASIC TIPS FOR TAKING GOOD
PHOTOGRAPHS

7. Take a variety of shots—
ranging from:
> tight or close-up shots that
focus on details of the subject.

ACTIVITY 2:

• Create your own
mobile phone art

• Take a picture of each
of the following subjects in

the school:
1. Building
2. nature

• Modify your saved
image using any of the
applications available in

your device