Lesson {ONE}

Great job this week Shutterbugs!  For our first class, we discussed the layouts of our camera's, the shutter release button, viewfinder, zoom, and basic camera settings.  Everyone did a fantastic job learning the terminology, and being mindful of their breathing for steady pictures. 

{RULE OF THIRDS}

Remember the grid?  Some of you have this built in to your camera's viewfinder, and some of you have to create the grid in your mind's eye when preparing to capture an image.  The rule of thirds refers to an imaginary grid drawn across a photo area that breaks the image into nine equal squares. The best focal point for subjects is at the intersection of these lines with secondary emphasis being seen along the lines themselves.  You usually do not want to center your image in the middle of your frame, as this will likely cause your audience to be confused about the purpose of your image.

This past week you should have had the opportunity to take a picture using the rule of thirds.  I can't wait to see what you have come up with!

This week's assignment:  {Submit your best photograph, using the rule of thirds}

Happy Shooting!

-Mrs. Reeves