different techniques

Leading Lines: Lines within an image that capture the eye and lead it to the focus of the image. Examples are fences, roads, bridges, ect.















Frame within a Frame: This is where an image is in a frame in the picture.














Simplicity: This technique singles out a certain object from it's surroundings.









Close up/proximity: This is a tool in which the subject of the image is focused on and taken very closely.

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rules of Thirds

The rule of thirds says that an image should be divided into 9 equal parts and that important elements of the image should fall on the lines or intersections.

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"Guidelines for Better Photographic Composition: Rule of Thirds." Photography Composition Articles Library. 14 Sep. 2009 http://photoinf.com/General/KODAK/guidelines_for_better_photographic_composition_rule_of_thirds.html.

Pinhole cameras

A pinhole camera is a very simple camera that doesn't have a lens. Instead it uses a very small hole to let light pass through.

The aperture, lens, body, and the shutter are main parts of a camera. The aperture is a hole through which light travels. The lens allows the photographer to get the most focused picture possible. The body limits the amount of light film is exposed to. The shutter allows light to enter through the lens for a short amount of time.
important parts of a pinhole camera is an aperture, shutter, film, and a light box.

Here are some links on how to make pinhole cameras:

http://www.kodak.com/global/en/consumer/education/lessonPlans/pinholeCamera/pinholeCanBox.shtml

http://www.instructables.com/id/How_To_Make_A_Pinhole_Camera/

http://users.rcn.com/stewoody/makecam.htm

My pinhole camera:

We used a cream cheese container painted black on the inside. We made the hole by using a very fine needle to pierce the side of the container. To make the shutter, we used duct tape as the shutter. This keeps the photo paper safe from light before taking the picture.
We didn't exactly have to mount the photo paper. It stayed in place because we were using a round container. Taking the paper out was difficult.You had to be careful it didn't see any light. In order to do that you go in a pitch black room and carefully take the paper out and slide it in the container through the lid of it.
We took a picture of people, a tree, and

Pictures:

Link: http://emilychristine004.blogspot.com/

What I know about photography...

I've never taken a photography class so what i know is pretty much zip. I enjoy taking pictures with my cheapo camera but don't really have any skills in the art of photography.
I'd like to learn the basics of photography in this class. Lighting, editing, focusing, and closeups are all things i would be interested in. I would also like to learn all the parts and tools of a professional camera and how to change the settings instead of using manual settings.