Checking out the Camera

The camera can be checked out from Miss Bass.  When you check out the camera, be sure to make sure that the battery is charged, the memory card is empty, and the camera lens is present.  If any of these are not present you will be responsible for the loss of these items.  When you return the camera, you will also check to make sure that all pieces are present.

 

Downloading Pictures and cleaning off Camera

Download the pictures you have taken (or have the photo editor download them) and then email them to the photo editor.  He/she will then choose the pictures for the issue.  After you have downloaded and emailed the pictures to the photo editor please clean the photos off of the camera and then charge the battery.  

 

How to use the camera

For the D3000 Nikon camera click here for the owner's manual or see the attachment below (D3000 diagram).

The most helpful pages, in the owner's manual, for diagrams of the camera functions are: "The Camera Body" and "The Mode Dial".

 

An awesome link for photography advice: Penn State

 

10 things to think about while taking pictures for your high school publication (Advice from photojournalist Barry Gutierrez)

  1. ALWAYS have a camera with you.  Period! You never know when cool moments will happen.
  2. EQUIPMENT is not important.  It's all about the photographer.   The most important tools you have are your brain, heart, and then experience.  Equipment is far less important.  Use what you have and find a way to make it work.  Problem-solving is key.
  3. REAL MOMENTS are always better than fake ones.  Making fake pictures is the equivalent of cheating on an exam.  It's tough to capture those real moments, but with a little work you can do it.  Anticipation is key.
  4. EMOTION is what every great picture brings to life.  Go after laughter, tears, anger, joy, love, hate, fear, excitement, disappointment, etc.
  5. AFTER SCHOOL activities such as church, sports, volunteering and snowboarding make great pictures.
  6. VISUAL STORIES can be very powerful.   They are what every photojournalist strives for.  Think of special people, groups or teams that could be documented over a period of time to make a series of pictures that tell a visual story.
  7. SPORTING EVENTS are tough to shoot from far away.  Find a way to get into the locker room, into the dugout, next to the bench, etc.  Find emotion and anticipate action.
  8. PRACTICE makes perfect.  Try, try, and try again.  With a little dedication you will get it.
  9. LIGHT can take an average picture and make it awesome.  Early morning and late afternoon are the best times to shoot.  The hour after sunrise and the hour before sunset are called the "magic hours."
  10. SOCIAL interests are the best things to begin documenting.  Things you are close to are easier to shoot because you have access and have great anticipation for what will occur. 

When you go to an event, explain why you are there.  "Hi I am ____________ I am a photographer for the Tenderfoot Times, student newspaper.  I would like to document this event."  Go on to explain that you are trying to document this event as it happens.  "I do not want to set up anything; I just want to observe.  Please try to forget that I am here."  THEN WAIT! They will forget about you after a short  

 
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