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Fun with Still Life Photography for 3rd Graders

Explore the world of still life photography in this interactive session designed for 3rd grade students. Learn what still life is, gather photos from Flickr, and create your own unique still life compositions. Have fun experimenting with different angles and arrangements to capture captivating images!

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Fun with Still Life Photography for 3rd Graders

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  1. Teaching tool 6still life photographyAudience: 3rd Grade EME62005 Tricia Sproule

  2. What is Still Life? • Still life is a picture of objects that do not move. For example, a simple picture of fruit on a table is still life. Photographers and artists set up the still life to be painted or photographed.

  3. Still Life • Still life can be your favorite game. Chess1 By: Kasman123 http://www.flickr.com/photos/iainharley/1814511930/

  4. Your Task • Create a Power Point presentation of Still Life photos you have gathered with a partner from Flickr and ones you have taken. • The presentation must include: • 2 photos from Flickr • 3 photos you have taken • You may design your Power Point however you like. • Be creative and have fun!

  5. Tips • Look for interesting arrangements. • Get different angles and from different heights. • Use a black or white background. • Use everyday items. • Shoot Vertically and horizontally

  6. Flickr (Quick Review) • Open www.flickr.com. • Click Search, then Advanced Search • Type in the word still life, click advanced search. • Scroll to select only photos, then click Only within Creative Commons. • Click Search. • Choose a picture. • Once you find a picture, look for the requirements from the owner.

  7. Remember! • Once you know the image is okay to use, right click and save image as and give it a name you will remember. • In Power Point, click insert, then picture. • Always cite your sources to give credit to the owner! This is a district policy. Green Still Life by Jason Tromm http://www.flickr.com/photos/trommetter/2250831260/

  8. Your Own Still Life • Once you feel comfortable, grab a partner. • I have brought several items for you to create your own still life. • Use the digital camera to take still life photos-you may remain in the classroom or right outside the door in an area I can see you. • I will download them for you to insert into your Power Point presentation.

  9. Resources • http://www.photoxels.com/digital-photography-tutorials.html • http://www.nga.gov/kids/zone/stilllife.htm • http://www.photographycorner.com/articles/tips-tricks/still-life-photography • http://www.art-photograph-gallery.com/still-life-photography-tip.html

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