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Photography is the art or practice of taking and processing photographs.
 * What is __photography__?**

As far as can be ascertained, it was Sir John Herschel in a lecture before the Royal Society of London, on March 14, 1839 who made the word "photography" known to the world. The word photography derives from the Greekφωτός (phōtos), genitive of φῶς (phōs), "light" and γραφή (graphé) "representation by means of lines" or "drawing", together meaning "drawing with light".
 * Where did it __originate__ from? (Etymology)**

Photography is so popular that anyone can use it. One could capture a life changing event, or just a annual family get together. These are some places where photography could be used: - Vacations (snap a family photo to have memories forever) - School Dances - Portraits - Parties - ADs - Pinics ETC...
 * Where can photography be used?**

- Photographer - Graphic Designer - Artist - Magazines - Newspapers ETC...
 * What are some industries/jobs that are involved with photography?**

The different types of photography include: Photojournalism, Documentary Photography, Action Photography, Macrophotography, Micro-photography, Glamour Photography, Aerial Photography, Underwater Photography, Art Photography, Portraiture, Advertising Photography and Travel Photography (obviously more!) **What are the skills needed for jobs involving photography?** - Basic understanding of how a camera works - Lessons for cameras - Photoshop lessons (to edit) - To get the story (if they are a reporter) - Rule of thirds - All things that make a photo look better (refer to lessons of the camera)
 * What are the different types/kinds/genres of photography?**
 * Examples of Photography:**



**Line** - path of a point **Shape** - perceivable area **Value** - relative light and darkness **Colour** - Colour shown **Form** - 3D shape **Texture** - actual or simulated tactile quality =-- MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012 ---=


 * Find 5 amazing photographs ** **and ** **for each photo write a brief comment... **
 * **Choose outstanding photos from any industry or area:****eg. Landscape, artistic, portrait, nature, wildlife, sports, food, historical, architectural,**
 * fashion, journalism... etc... etc. **
 * **Think/write about what makes the photo outstanding, interesting to look at... be specific and consider...**
 * **lighting**
 * **camera angles (high angle from above, low angle below, side, front etc; close up, medium shot, long shot, panoramic or far shot)**
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**focus**
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Elements of design (line, colour, texture, shape, size, proportion, value) Composition, rule of thirds

** and don'ts to be your guide for taking great photographs. **


This photo represents photograghy because it's a typical picture you usually hire a photogragher to take. This picture shows emoticon and truly takes the meaning of a "picture is worth a thousand words" As you can see these two really love one another thus why they got married. This is a great photo because it has proper lighting and the colours all work well together

This adorable cat image shows that you don't just have to photograph people or landscapes to have a great photo, this cat's eyes are aligned with the "rule of thirds" which makes it that much better!

This picture shows an artistic point of view when it comes to photography. The colours, texture and basically anything from the elements of design can be used to give a picture emotion. Also the way the model is standing gives this photo a dramatic in take.

This woman's photo is a view of "Portrait Photography" There are many different types of portraits (weither its artistic, school, animal, etc) and it is the most commonly used photography.

The Last photo I have selected is a "Landscape shot" This beautiful image features rocky moutains and green grass hills. As you can see this photo indeed uses the "rule of thirds" because the white houses at the bottom of the image are right in the spot where the imaginary lines would meet.

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**The principles are:** **Balance** - equalizing the visual weight of elements **Proportion -** relative size within the work **Direction -** visual path **Emphasis -** focal point **Unity -** repetition > rhythm > pattern > unity **Scale** - overall size

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** 1. The Bird's-Eye view: ** A bird's-eye view is an elevated view of an object from above, with a perspective as though the observer were a bird, often used in the making of blueprints, floor plans and maps.

A camera angle that looks down upon a subject or object. This angle is often used to make the subject or object appear small or vulnerable.
 * 2. High Angle **:

A camera angle which is straight on the subject as if you were standing right in front of it, at your eyes level.
 * 3. Eye Level: **

A camera angle which is below the object, making it appear giant and scary.
 * 4. Low Angle: **

A tilted camera angle that shows images obliquely slanted to the frame's vertical axis; also called oblique or canted angle. ** 6. Over the Shoulder Angle: ** A angle that has an object appearing over another object, showing the distance between them.
 * 5. Oblique/Canted Angle/Dutch Angle: **



1 . Extreme long shot  2. Long Shot  3. Medium Shot  4. Close-Up  5. Extreme Close-Up  (MACRO)



1. Backlighting  2. Side lighting  3. Top Heavy lighting  4. Full frontal lighting  5. All round lighting  6. Dusk or Dawn/Sunset Sunrises = TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 2012 -  =



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