Mathew Brady (Courtesy of the Library of Congress)
1.
THERE ARE MANY REASONS WHY PEOPLE STUDY PHOTOGRAPHY.
A. BEGINNERS WANT
TO LEARN:
1. How to operate a camera
2. Take pictures
3. Develop their film
4. Make enlarged prints in a step by step manner.
B. EXPERIENCED AMATEUR
PHOTOGRAPHERS WANT TO:
1. Improve technique
2. Strive to possibility become a professional
2.
PHOTOGRAPHY AS A CREATIVE EXPRESSION
A. Photography began
as an art form.
B. Common people could
not afford art done in the traditional way (painting).
C. One of the most
famous photographers is Ansel Adams who specialized in outdoor
photos.
D. Although photography
as an art form is important people find that it is very difficult
do.
1. Work is very tedious
2. Print quality
3. Demand for art type photos is very limited
3.
WHAT TYPE OF INDUSTRY IS GREATEST EMPLOYER OF PHOTOGRAPHERS
A. Photojournalism
is
the biggest employer of photographers.
1. Newspapers
2. Magazines
3. Television
B. Photojournalist
work includes:
1. Freelance
2. Sometimes rugged working
conditions
3. Gets paid by selling
photos
4. Deals with the unexpected
4.
WHO IS CONSIDERED THE FIRST PHOTOJOURNALIST ?
A. Mathew
Brady was the first photojournalist.
B. Brady followed
the Union Army into the battlefield
C. Brady's work was
not liked because of the horrors of war his pictures depicted.
5.
WHAT TYPES OF CAREERS ARE THERE IN PHOTOGRAPHY ?
A. Commercial
Photographers
1. Operate their studios
2. Take pictures in very controlled conditions, such as:
A. Weddings
B. Families
C. Portraits
3. Most commercial photographers charge a flat fee.
B. Fashion
Photographer
1. Illustrates new clothing
2. Photos appear in:
A. Papers
B. Magazines
C. Advertisements
3. Most work is done in the studio
4. Location work is sometimes important
5. Fashion photographers must understand the "look" the designer wants
to portray.
6. Paid by the job
C. Advertising
photographer
1. Photographs products
2. Must be able to show product in an appealing way and make people want
to buy the
product.
3. Paid by the job/hour.
D. Architectural
Photographers
1. Take pictures of buildings
2. These pictures are used by:
A. Contractors
B. Real estate people
C. Architects
D. Paid by the job/hour.
E. Industrial Photographers
These photographers are used to provide:
1. Advertisement about a company
2. Training programs for companies
F. Law
enforcement
1. Take photos of crime scene
2. Photos help in solving crimes
3. Employed by police or sheriff's department
G. Free-lance
1. Work for themselves
2. Work with a variety of clients
3. Work odd hours and odd work days.
H. Other photo related
jobs:
There are many jobs
where photography is important. The basic knowledge of how to take
a good, clear photo will help.
1. Insurance adjuster
2. Science (to document what you are doing)
3. Agriculture
6. Some of the reasons
we study photography include:
A. Because we like to.
B. It is relaxing
C. Photography is creative and rewarding.
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