I'd like to take time to personally note that my far favorite lesson of the institute was that of Patrick Shannahan, Photographer for The Arizona Republic.
I personally enjoy photography as a hobby and recommend to everyone reading, they give it a shot. Start of with a simple digital camera and READ your manual.
As Shannahan said, most people don't take the time to read their manual, and therefore don't know the capabilities of their cameras.
Tell me, why do you go out and spend $200 or more on a camera to put it on AUTOMATIC?! If this is the case, then just spend $80 and you will achieve the same effect. Technology is expensive, make sure you get your moneys worth.
Once you get in the habit of taking pictures, you can develop your own lesson plan on photography. Think how much fun this would be for your students. Everyone enjoys pictures, but think of the added benefit you can give your students by teaching them the correct techniques. No more myspace pictures (pictures students take while holding the camera at their own arm's length and snapping away).
There are many lesson plans on myhsj.com on photojournalism. Take a look and have fun.
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I would have to agree that my favorite presentation was by Patrick Shanahan. I learned a lot about the mind of the photographer and the passion Patrick has for his work.
ReplyDeleteI teach my students many of the same principles that Patrick shared with us. My mantra with them (aside from zoom with your feet) is that I don't want to see photos of backs and butts.