Photography

From the Greek φωτός (‘phōtós’) meaning “light” and γραφή (‘graphê’) meaning “to draw”

the art or process of producing images by the action of radiant energy and especially light on a sensitive surface (such as film or an optical sensor).” www.merriam-webster.com

I teach photography in up to 14 different sections depending upon the grade level. There is substantial overlap in a number of the sections, so understand that any subject you may be seeking may be addressed in another section. For instance elements of light theory are touched upon in Basic Principles, Art History, Design, and Colour Theory, Cameras and Equipment - Functions and Limits, Technical Shooting, and others. Kindly take advantage of the search option or keywords wherever possible.

 
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BASIC PRINCIPLES

 

Exposure

A lesson on the fundamental elements of the exposure triangle - aperture, shutter speed, and ISO.

Natural vs Artificial Light

Light is light. Here’s a lesson on how we can manage the different forms we find it in.

COMPOSITION

Students explore the theory and application of composition, a number of the traditional approaches, and consider how it can be applied to the process of creating imagery.

 

ART HISTORY, DESIGN, AND COLOUR THEORY

 
 

Intro to Colour Theory for Photographers

A lesson on the fundamentals of applied colour theory in the contexts of photography.

 
 

Colour Temperature

A lesson on the theory and impacts of white balance.

CAMERAS AND EQUIPMENT - FUNCTIONS AND LIMITS

 INTRO TO DIGITAL IMAGERY AND RETOUCHING

 
 

ADOBE LIGHTROOM CLASSIC USERS TUTORIAL

A walkthrough introducing students to the Adobe Lightroom Classic interface.

 STORYTELLING

 
 

Humans of Ottawa

A project focusing on storytelling based off of the inspiring project Humans of New York by Brandon Stanton.

 JOURNALISM AND MARKETING

 TECHNICAL IMAGERY

 ETHICS

ADVANCED RETOUCHING

PHOTOGRAPHY AS A CAREER

 
 

Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Advanced Training in a Technology - Photography

The learning reference materials in support of the SHSM Advanced Training in a Technology - Photography (ICT) certification workshop.

 
 

Career Research Assignment

An assignment on career research for students to participate in.


ASSESSMENT STUDY MATERIALS

 
 

STUDENT PHOTOGRAPHY ASSESSMENT MATERIALS

Here are my links to study materials I have developed to enable students to effectively prepare for their quizzes and tests.