Term 3 Week 9

We finished our photography lessons today, and worked at using some new techniques - macro, repeating patterns, rule of thirds, and long shot.  I was impressed with the quality of the photos that the children took, they are thinking more creatively every week.

You can see more of our favourite photos outside the office at school.

Term 3 Week 8

Today we continued working with our creative thinking and learned about using the digital camera.  We learned about making sure that the camera was focussed on the subject, turning the flash on and off, and using the macro function.  We also learned some new photography techniques - taking photos from a birds eye and worms eye view, filling the frame with the subject and using the rule of odds.  Chidren also practised working with others, by sharing a camera between to people.  They had to negotiate for the use of the camera and make sure that each child had a fair turn.  They also spent lots of time planning and discussing their proposed photo shots with their partner.