Photography & Yearbook

Tutor – Laura Wiegmann

Fundamentals of Digital Photography –

This course teaches the students how to use a Digital SLR camera. There will be discussion of different modes of the camera, including Program, Aperture and Shutter priority but mainly focuses on the manipulation of ISO, Aperture and Shutter in the fully Manual mode. The class concentrates on getting the students to take clear, focused, white balanced images, and explores different types of photos, including close ups, photos utilizing movement of the subject, and topics like adjusting the background and using light in creative ways. Finally, they will learn how to use an adjustable flash to their advantage. The majority of their work will not be printed, as we use Google drive with folders to share weekly assignments, but the goal is to print a few and have a “gallery opening” to show off the best work.

Digital Photography Yearbook –

The students start out learning basic editing skills with their computer’s editing software, retouching those photos that will go into the yearbook and will expose them to what Photoshop can do. They will learn the basics of putting together a yearbook, including page layouts, editing, and even sending the book to print. The students photograph pictures of Cornerstone students, classes, and events which then become a part of the Cornerstone Yearbook. The class uses Lumapix software so the students will need to have the Lumapix subscription.

The class culminates with the students displaying their best photos, and also presenting slide shows of class projects in addition to producing the yearbook.  Since Laura is an independent, professional photographer, she can give relevant input on their work.