Session+1+-+Photography

Get to know your camera:

 * Find these features on your camera
 * What do you want to do with your photo? Make a large print, email it, use on the web? Change the camera setting for picture quality and file size
 * Discover what your camera can do: Auto, Video, SCN - Landscape, Night time, Portrait, Sports, Sunset, High ISO, Image Stabilization Kodak Camera Modes

Techniques for great photos:
Top 10 tips // Task 1 // Take an image of your buddy, remembering the techniques above. Download to Digikidz folder. Go to http://bighugelabs.com and click on Badge Maker. Upload your photo and fill out text boxes. Click CREATE. Print and attach to ID lanyard. // Task 2 // Using the above techniques, take some photos from the following categories: **Nature, People, Scenic, Unusual.** Download to Digikidz folder. See National Geographic site for examples. // Task 3 // In pairs choose the best 2 photos from each category and upload to Photopeach to make a slideshow. Add your own music.
 * Get up close
 * Fill the frame
 * New angles
 * Colour
 * Lines
 * Texture
 * Contrast
 * Lighting
 * Rule of thirds
 * Capture the mood
 * Contrast

Extras: At home have fun with My Shot Puzzle Generator - turn a photo into a puzzle and time yourself to see how long it takes you. challenge a friend. See who is quickest! Use a fantastic range of photo effects to have fun with your photos: Tuxpi Dumpr