Assignments given on the 22nd

1)Blog post- post a sports image taken from an online news source, along with notes on the story or image.(due by midnight Saturday)
2)Two comments on other's post's. (due by class)
3) Sports photo (due on the server 10min into class on the 29th)
4) Light photo (due on the server 10min into class on the 29th)

Sports/Peak Action
Key concepts:

• Get the peak moment
• Show facial expressions when possible
• Convey the intensity
  

Tips to making a great shot:

• Know the game
• Prepare equipment/contacts,etc.
• Find the right position
• Anticipate the action
• Keep the ball in the frame
• Try to keep the background clean
• Pay attention to the edges of the frame and what you are including/excluding
• Bad weather can be good for a game
• Try a long lens and a wide angle lens
• Change your angle- bird's eye/worm's eye
• Experiment with panning
• Capture the intensity and emotion!

Light

Key concepts:

• Capture the moment
• Look for the beauty

Types of light to look for:

• Rim light
• Raking light
• Reflective light
• streaming light
• morning/dusk
• silhouettes with dramatic backgrounds