Developing your photographic voice
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can understand what shapes a photographic voice and can experiments with photographic genres.
Key learning points
- Your photographic voice is the distinctive way you see and capture the world through images.
- A photographic voice is shaped by a mixture of things such as experimentation and internal and external influences.
- There are many aspects in photography to experiment with in order to find your photographic voice.
Keywords
Photographic voice - Refers to the unique expression, style, and perspective a photographer brings to their work
Distinctive - In photography means having a unique quality or characteristic that sets a photograph or photographer apart from others
Experimentation - In photography refers to trying out new ideas, techniques, materials, or styles to see what works and what feels right
Common misconception
A photographic voice stays the same for the whole of the photographer’s lifetime.
A photographic voice is not fixed. It can change, like we do.
Teacher tip
Support pupils with selecting and focusing on a particular aspect of their surroundings for the first task.
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the Rule of Thirds in photography?
Q2.Which camera setting controls the amount of light entering the lens?
Q3.What does ISO control in a photograph?
Q4.What is the effect of using a fast shutter speed?
Q5.Which of these is not a type of photographic genre?
Q6.What is the purpose of white balance in photography?
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