Lecture on using light in photography

1. •How do these two images connect?

2. LEARNING OBJECTIVE
To create a exciting composition
using light photography
experimenting with long
exposure and shutter speed.

3. Light Photography
•Photography is the art of
capturing light, originally
on light-sensitive paper,
and today more
commonly by means of
digital sensors. By playing
with shutter speeds and
moving lights in front of
the camera, photographers
can produce some
astonishing images.
LITERACY OBJECTIVE
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
Understand, apply and use the key words
To create a exciting composition using
light photography experimenting with long CAPTURE / LONG EXPOSURE
exposure and shutter speed. SHUTTER SPEED

4. Long Exposure
•Long exposure times can
create lighting that seems to
take on an otherworldly
almost physical form, or
reveal mysterious effects of
natural light that are
invisible to the naked eye.
From light graffiti and light
painting, to natural wonders
and long exposure
light.performance
photography.
LITERACY OBJECTIVE
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
Understand, apply and use the key words
To create a exciting composition using
light photography experimenting with long CAPTURE / LONG EXPOSURE
exposure and shutter speed. SHUTTER SPEED

5. Extension Task - Shadowcatchers
•Using the iMac create a 2
slide slide presentation
about the exhibition at the
V+A named the
‘shadowcatchers’
LITERACY OBJECTIVE
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
Understand, apply and use the key words
To create a exciting composition using
light photography experimenting with long CAPTURE / LONG EXPOSURE
exposure and shutter speed. SHUTTER SPEED