CONTENTS 10 12 14 16 18 Say Cheese Beyond words History of Photography Look Snap See Make It A Pinhole Viewer Going Digital Different Shots Gear Guide Make It A Light Tent Editing Your Work Creative Connections New Directions Make It Green Screen Photography Glossary Learning more Index 20 22 24 26 28 30 31 32
SAY CHEESE American photographer Ansel Adams once said You don't take a photograph you make it A photograph can be more than just a record It can also be art By looking at a subject in new ways and controlling the elements that make a great shot a photographer can make a photo express ideas and emotions CREATING PHOTOGRAPHS I People have been fascinated by light for thousands of years The first photographs were created by combining optics or the science of light with chemical reactions Digital photography pairs optics with technology to produce electronic images Today technology has advanced so far that within a few minutes anyone can snap a photo edit it and share it with countless others THE MAKER MOVEMENT What exactly is a maker A maker is anyone who builds or creates something But there is more to the maker movement than just creating Makers ask questions They think outside the box and ask What if They know that there are often several ways to approach any project Making is about innovation or putting a new twist on something that already exists Capturing an action shot is all about timing Snapping multiple pictures in a row provides lots of images to choose
READY SET MAKE Makers come together in makerspaces Many schools libraries and museums house makerspaces designed to inspire educate and innovate However if you have a camera smartphone or tablet a makerspace can be anywhere Makerspaces provide a place to share your ideas and ask questions about other people's projects There are also online communities that connect makers from around the world Make sure you ask a responsible adult to check any websites you use START NOW Anyone can be a shutterbug Some photographers pair their interest in art and technology with their favorite pastimes If you are a sports fan try capturing action on the field If you like writing snap some shots to showcase alongside your stories or poems The best way to learn about photography and to get your creative juices flowing is to start snapping pictures So grab your camera smartphone or tablet and get started Teamwork is key to the maker movement Makers get new ideas by collaborating or working with others Use your imagination and have
