Greetings. Attached is a copy of a project the Journalism class will be working on next week during third period on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. On each day, there will be one group of four students wandering the campus looking for that “perfect” photo. As you can see, some of the photos will require the students to discreetly enter a few classrooms. Please, IF you wish to be excluded from the possibility of their entering your classroom, let me know. Also, if they cause any disturbance, please let me know that, as well. Generally, only one or two students will be coming into anyone’s classroom/office at a time, and only for a few minutes. They will, however, be taking what we hope to be a few candid pictures of real life on campus. Thanks so much, Rick Burd

1. Photography Scavenger Hunt Journalism
The purpose of this scavenger hunt is to enhance your photographic talents by giving you an opportunity
to use some of the photo composition strategies we’ve discussed, build teamwork, generate possible
story ideas, and have a little fun.
Working in three groups of four, staff members will use cameras to collect images on the WHS campus
that fulfill the “scavenger” lists below. The pictures must be tasteful, appropriate for use in the
newspaper, and reflective of quality photojournalism.
Creativity will be rewarded. Experiment with unique angles, exposures, lighting, flash, no flash, panning,
zoom, and other techniques.
While gathering pictures, remember that your actions reflect upon our publication and its staff. Please
be quiet, polite, and cooperative at all times.
Group I – People (any 17)
Remember: no “grip and grin” shots. Try to capture these people in action doing what they do. Tell
them to “act naturally and pretend we’re not here.” Ask them to “pretend” to do something only as a
last resort. Please thank people profusely for their cooperation.
1. An office worker
2. A custodian
3. A student playing an instrument
4. An administrator
5. A coach
6. A teacher
7. A student working on an art or engineering project
8. A school landmark
9. A student eating/drinking something that’s available on campus
10. A student council member
11. A student studying in the library
12. A student socializing in the library
13. A substitute teacher or aide
14. A cafeteria worker
15. A new student or transfer student
16. A member of the guidance staff
17. A Department Chair
18. Principal Jacobson
19. Aaron McDowell
20. Brooke Walters
Group II – Objects (any 17)
1. The commons
2. The peace tree
3. One of the school’s murals
4. A plant/flower/other living thing in a staff’s room
5. The engineering lab
6. A teacher using a whiteboard/overhead projector/smart board
7. The lower student parking lot
8. The upper student parking lot
9. The nurse’s office
10. An indoor security camera and an outdoor security camera

2. 11. The gym floor
12. A section of ceiling tiles that shows leakage
13. The Webb Center (outside)
14. The main office
15. The library computers
16. Room H-123 computers
17. Room H-120 computers
18. The weight room
19. The chorus room
Group III - Thematic pictures (any 17)
In photojournalism, it is important to see things from a fresh perspective. For each of the
themes below, take a picture that illustrates/symbolizes that theme. Think outside the box and be
creative (ex. No pictures of “kissing” to symbolize “love”). When the pictures come back, be ready to
explain why you chose certain images. Take pictures that represent:
1. Hate or Anger
2. School spirit
3. Frustration
4. Nutrition
5. Solitude
6. Mystery
7. Friendship
8. Musical expression
9. “Only at our school”
10. Love or Passion
11. Create your own
12. Dedication or commitment
13. Endurance
14. Joy
15. Scholarship
16. Artistic expression
17. Regret
18. Hope
19. Tenacity
20. Discipline
Tips: Get close to your subjects. Capture action. Experiment with lighting. Take multiple shots. The
memory cards can hold hundreds of pictures. You might consider splitting up your group and assigning
specific photos to specific group members to maximize your efficiency.
You will have today, Thursday, and Friday to capture images. Monday and Tuesday you will upload, edit,
crop, print, and assemble your photos. We’ll present on Wednesday. The group that captures the most
effective images will receive recognition and may be eligible for prizes.
Many of the photos you will take will be used for future lessons in photography.
PLEASE SHOOT AND SAVE YOUR IMAGES IN COLOR
Good luck!