High school photography lessons

A Fun Photography Project that uses googly eyes to engage students with the world around them by making and photographing faces.

This is perfect for senior level photography students in high school who want to learn more about composition. It covers key things every high school photography student should know! It works great following a lesson on the elements and principles of art. This PPT/PDF goes through: ✤ the 10 "rules of composition" in photography with loads of examples (includes depth of field, rule of thirds, framing etc.) ✤ It shows students the difference between just taking a photography (which anybody can…

Several years ago, our daughter began researching camera and announced her interest in photography. A real interest—one she thought about every day and one that did not go away! She spent time studying and talking through her ideas; about what she wanted to learn. Being part of a homeschooling fam

WHAT!? They finished their project 2 days early!? Busy work, every teacher needs some in their arsenal, and the famous photographer presentation is mine for digital photography Students will choose a famous photographer, learn about his/her life and accomplishments, and present their research to the class. This is an ongoing project, meaning they work on it throughout the semester as they finish other projects.

This is a cheap, super accessible project that I do with my high school photography students to teach them about VALUE and CONTRAST - two key ideas for any photographer!Sometimes photography class can be difficult to manage because if they're not working on photo shoots, they need other engaging activities to keep them learning. This is perfect.It asks students to create TORN PAPER PORTRAITS - using paper from magazines, newspapers, found scraps of fabric, etc. Anything with white/grey…

Do you teach photo classes? Do you need a curriculum map for this year? You’ve come to the right place! Teaching photography is a lot of fun! But if you don’t have a plan to help you keep track of where you’re going, it is very possible that you’ll get a little lost in the […]

A list of photography project ideas for high school to realize in 2024.

I am excited to announce that I will add digital photography lessons TODAY! I will periodically release a new unit or lesson. By the semester’s end, 18 weeks worth of photography lessons will be available. Also, next week I will begin adding weekly blog posts covering a photo-taking assignment or topic that you will be […]

Discover a comprehensive 3-hour lesson plan for Week 1 of the Introduction to Photography course. This lesson plan provides an overview of the course, delves into the history of photography, explores different perspectives on the art form, and introduces students to the basic technical aspects of photography. Engage in lively discussions, hands-on demonstrations, and thought-provoking activities. Get ready to embark on an exciting journey into the world of photography.