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aYourAction!schooliswhirlwindofactivity Capture that excitement with photos that showcase students in action. 2
Anticipate Position yourself near the end zone to get that unforgettable touchdown, or turn your camera on the crowd to get their reaction when the team wins. Capture Observe what’s happening and fade into the background instead of asking students to smile for the camera. Go Capture students in hands-on activities: creating in art class, conducting science experiments and socializing the lunchroom and common areas. Burst Get a quick sequence of photos for the perfect action shot. Use the burst mode on your camera or 0phone by pressing and holding the capture button. 3
Lighting School events are great photo opps, but the lighting isn’t always ideal. These tips will help you get crisp, clear photos every time. 4
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Photos in the sun?
If bright sunlight is in the forecast, do your best to look for a patch of shade. If that’s not possible, position students with their backs to the sun and use your flash to illuminate their faces.
Dimly lit room
If you’re using a digital single lens reflex camera with manual settings, slow down the shutter speed to allow more light to enter the camera. If you’re using your cell phone, use a tripod to steady your camera when using available light. Take test photos beforehand to determine the right setting for your space.
RuleyourformanySmartphonesSmartphonesprovideopportunitiesfantasticphotosinyearbook.ofthirds Instead of placing your subject in the center of the frame, use the rule of thirds. • Turn on the rule of thirds grid in your camera settings. • Place the subject of the image in the intersecting lines of the grid. 6
• recompose
Move in close to your subject For the highest quality image, get close and fill your viewfinder. Avoid zooming because it compromises the image quality. Keep your lens clean A piece of dirt or dust on your camera lens will muddy your image. Left: Too dark and too far away from the stage. Right: Perfect! Nice and close to the stage. Be careful with filters They can impact image quality for a printed book. Snap speed, CameraPlus and SuperPhoto let you choose the image output size and won’t affect the quality of your file. Focus on your subject • Select the subject of interest. • Touch and hold your subject’s location to lock the focus.
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Jazz up Groupnewwithgroupyearbook’syourphotosfunandideas. photos 8
Show groups in their natural setting For example, feature basketball players in front of the hoop with the ball or the marching band on the field with their instruments. Try a new angle Create more dynamic images by photographing your scene from different Photographangles.athletes from a low angle to make the subjects look strong and powerful. Center stage Pose your group on the stage and encourage them to strike a fun pose. Introduce props Let students get creative with poses or place the teacher/club sponsor in the center of the action. 9
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