advanced techniques for the photographers of the Purdue Exponent

1. Photography 200 A more in-depth look at photojournalism and general photography techniques

3. F/8 and Be There (getting the shot) ...well kinda, it doesn't really have to be f/8 but you do have to be there to take a picture Getting a bad shot is better than getting no shot – but that doesn't mean don't try to get a good one... Get close to your subject – make the connection People want to see faces ∴ faces sell papers Make the photo tell the story, the caption is for back-up only

5. Camera Techniques: Grip Chances are you wont have/be able to use a tripod, so you need to know how to hold your camera rock solid Standard hand holding – right hand gripping camera (elbow in), left hand holding the bottom of the lens (elbow in) camera pressed to face McNally's shoulder grip – left eyed shooters: brace camera against left shoulder, wrap left arm under lens and hold right shoulder Mounted Long lens Technique – on a tripod/monopod, place your left hand on top of the lens over the attachment point (tripod collar) and gently press to reduce shake in the lens

6. Camera Techniques: Shutter Button Don't jab the shutter button Half press the button to focus and then roll your finger to take the picture Hold down for a few clicks (chances are you'll get a sharper one in the middle)

8. Interacting with People I Don't Be Afraid! Exude Confidence!!! Introduce yourself, your job/assignment, and what you want 90% of the time people won't mind Thank them and take pictures MAKE SURE TO GET THEIR CORRECT INFORMATION! Thank them again before you leave

9. Interacting with People II Do's and do not's Do: Be Polite! Get everyone's name! Make the subject as comfortable as possible Respect the subjects wishes about being photographed Shoot in JPEG Do not: Pose a photo unless it is an environmental portrait Stand 20 feet away and use a telephoto lens Use photoshop to alter a photo Shoot in RAW (NEF)

17. Photography and The Law In general, if the public can be where you are – you can take pictures of anything and anyone you can see Reasonable expectation of privacy – homes, bathrooms, etc Private/University property – trespass and being told to stop – here at Purdue you can take a picture of whatever you want on campus (but you need permission for commercial shoots [that is not us, so its all good]) Cops – do what they say. I'm not bailing your butt out of jail More information: http://www.krages.com/phoright.htm