The document provides tips for taking better photographs for the yearbook. It recommends following the rule of thirds and placing the subject at the intersection of lines dividing the frame into thirds. It also advises getting close for portraits, avoiding direct sunlight, and capturing emotions. Photographers are told to communicate needs with the yearbook staff, hold the camera steady, and treat equipment with respect.

1. Photography
Workshop
2012-2013

2. Rule of Thirds
• Which picture is better? Why?

3. Rule of Thirds
• If you said the one on the right, you are
correct.

4. Rule of Thirds
• If we cut the image into 9 separate boxes, like the picture
below, the subject of our picture should typically be at the
intersection of these horizontal and vertical lines.

5. Rule of Thirds
• We typically do not want the subject to be in
the middle of the frame. This leads to boring
shots.

6. Rule of Thirds
• See how the bottle is at the intersections of
the lines.

7. Rule of Thirds

8. Rule of Thirds

9. Rule of Thirds

10. Get the shot!
• You’ll always regret the shot you didn’t take.
Don’t be nervous about taking too many
photos.

11. Focus
• You’ll probably find it easiest to put the
camera on auto focus. Typically there is a
switch on the side of the lens indicating
manual and automatic modes.

12. Flash!
Avoid it as much as you can.
• Avoid redeye
• Avoid glare on glasses
• Flattens faces

13. Angles!
• Photos can have more of an impact if you
choose your angles carefully. Try getting LOW
or shooting from a higher level.

14. Know what you need!
• Make sure to COMMUNICATE with other
yearbook staff. Do you need a full team shot?
Action shots? Shots of the bench?
• If you know what your objective is, it is easier
to be creative and still get the job done.

15. Situations
• For action shots, it may be in your best
interest to use a tripod. Any camera shaking
on your part could result in a blurry photo.

18. Hold the camera steady.

19. Situations
• For portrait shots (faces) try to get close. Only
frame what you need. Avoid shooting in
direct sunlight.
• Shooting in overcast (cloudy) conditions is
ideal.

20. Emotions
• Your photos can tell a story. Try to capture the
emotions of the moment.

21. Manners
• Do not interfere with activity being
performed.
• Let the coach (definitely the Miller
coach, ideally both), that you will be taking
yearbook photos. Ask them if there are any
ideal spots to shoot photos from. Also, it is a
good idea to ask them if there are any specific
things you should focus on when taking
photos.

22. Save Time
• When your event is done, or while you have
some down time, go through your pictures on
the camera. If there are any noticeable
issues, like red eye of poor lighting, delete the
picture.
• Not only will this save file space, it will also
save yearbook editors a lot of time.

23. Keep it Simple
• Stick with auto, no flash (the lightning bolt
with the line through it).
• If you find that you absolutely need a
flash, change to AUTO.
• Be aware of events where a flash may be
distracting.

24. Make it Count
• Shoot in the highest quality possible. You can
always change memory card.
• We will make sure the cameras are on high
resolution by default. This can be found in the
menu.
• Do not change these settings!

25. Use the Neck strap!
• This equipment belongs to the school. Please
treat it with respect by using the neck strap at
all times.

26. Maintenance
• When you have completed shooting, return
the memory card to the designated person so
that they can dump the photos onto the
computer.
• Any battery charging will be done by these
individuals. If you need a charger or spare
battery for the event, please make sure to
request this when you get your camera.