Unit 1: Vacation Photos
- Discuss how to prepare to photograph a vacation
- Identify some common vacation photographs
- Describe some of the problems that people have when photographing vacations
- List tips for improving vacation photographs
- Apply vacation photograph tips in your hometown
Unit 2: The Wild Side
- Identify common problems found in photographs of animals
- Explain solutions to common animal photography problems
- Discuss some general tips for taking better animal photographs
- Describe specific tips to use while photographing birds and pets
Unit 3: Photographing People
- Discuss how lighting can affect photographs of people
- Recognize some ways to improve images of people
- Identify some of the pros and cons of posed and candid photographs
- Define self-portraits and explain how to create unique self-images
- Describe the role and responsibilities of a branding photographer
Unit 4: Managing & Editing Your Photos
- Describe the common file types used to save digital images and the advantages and disadvantages of each
- Explain the importance of photo organization
- Discuss methods to back up photos and the importance of saving your photos in more than one place
- Apply common photo-editing functions to your own photographs
Unit 5: Photographer Etiquette & Display
- Discuss and follow photography etiquette
- Describe some of the rules and laws that influence and affect photography
- Explain the steps involved in printing, mounting, and framing photos
- Plan a display of your photography
Unit 6: The Bigger “Picture”
- Describe photography as a career and the different career paths that photographers can take
- Use public speaking skills, strong writing skills, and technological understanding to market yourself as a photographer
- Explain the steps to build a powerful portfolio
- Discuss how to find your personal photography style and communicate your photographic journey to your audience
