HANDS-ON EXERCISE

The following hands-on exercises are designed to assist you in practising the various lessons in this section. Where constituted, you’re encouraged to carryout this exercises in groups for collaboration and effective results.

Exercise 1: Creative Photography Ideas

• • Objective: Practice various creative photography techniques.
  • Instructions:
    1. Macro Photography: Capture close-up shots of small subjects such as flowers or insects. Experiment with a shallow depth of field.
    2. Long Exposure Photography: Take a long exposure shot of a moving subject like a waterfall or traffic. Use a tripod and try different exposure times.
    3. Portrait Photography: Take portraits using different lighting setups and backgrounds. Try to capture natural and candid expressions.
    4. Landscape Photography: Photograph a landscape at different times of the day, focusing on composition and depth.
    5. Street Photography: Capture candid moments and interesting scenes in urban environments. Experiment with different focal lengths and perspectives.
    6. Abstract Photography: Focus on shapes, colors, and patterns in everyday objects or architectural elements. Experiment with close-up shots and unconventional angles.

Exercise 2: Editing with Mobile Apps

• • Objective: Familiarize yourself with different mobile photo editing tools.
  • Instructions:
    1. Take a photo using your smartphone.
    2. Edit the photo using each of the following apps:
       • Snapseed: Apply selective adjustments and HDR effects.
       • Adobe Lightroom Mobile: Use presets and perform color grading.
       • VSCO: Experiment with filters and adjust exposure and contrast.
       • Instagram: Use built-in filters and make basic adjustments to brightness, contrast, and saturation.
    3. Compare the results from each app and note the differences in features and effects.
    4. Post your result on the SAED Facebook Page (Featuring both the edited & original copy).

Exercise 3: Photo Editing Workflow

• • Objective: Develop a structured approach to photo editing.
  • Instructions:
    1. Choose a photo that needs editing.
    2. Start by adjusting exposure and contrast to enhance the image.
    3. Perform color correction by adjusting temperature, tint, saturation, and vibrance.
    4. Crop and straighten the image to improve composition.
    5. Apply sharpening and noise reduction as needed.
    6. Experiment with creative filters and effects to add a unique touch to the photo.
    7. Review the edited photo and compare it with the original. Note the improvements and any areas for further refinement.