Photography Creative Journey

This is where you will find your lessons and help with key photography basics. 

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Photography Help!

Most useful terms

  • Exposure Triangle: aperture, shutter speed, and ISO work together.

  • Aperture: controls how much light comes in and how blurry the background looks.

  • Shutter Speed: controls how fast or slow motion is captured.

  • ISO: controls how bright the photo is when light is low.

  • Focus: make sure the subject is sharp.

  • Lighting: good light makes a stronger photo.

  • Framing: use doorways, windows, or objects to frame your subject.

  • Composition: place the subject in a strong spot, not always dead center.

  • Balance: keep the photo feeling even and not too crowded.

  • Background: check what is behind your subject before you take the shot.

Camera Basics

  • Aperture = how much light enters the camera.

  • Shutter Speed = how long the camera takes the picture.

  • ISO = how sensitive the camera is to light.

Photo Tips

  • Use the best light you can find.

  • Keep your subject in focus.

  • Move your feet to improve the angle.

  • Watch the background.

  • Take more than one photo.

  • Keep it simple.

Schedule (May Change)

Weeks 1–5: Photography Foundations
 • Week 1: Intro to Photography – Icebreaker scavenger hunt + favorite photo sharing
 • Week 2: Camera Basics – Aperture, shutter speed, ISO (exposure triangle)
 • Week 3: Composition & Framing – Rule of thirds, leading lines, angles
 • Week 4: Kahoot Review #1 – Foundations recap (camera + composition)
 • Week 5: Lighting – Natural vs artificial light + hands-on practice

Weeks 6–10: People & Places
 • Week 6: Portrait Photography – Natural light portraits + posing basics
 • Week 7: Landscape Photography – Outdoor scenes + depth
 • Week 8: Kahoot Review #2 – Portraits & landscapes
 • Week 9: Wildlife Photography – Capturing animals or moving subjects
 • Week 10: Street Photography – Candid storytelling + emotion

Weeks 11–15: Close-Ups & Objects
 • Week 11: Macro Photography – Close-up details + focus practice
 • Week 12: Still Life Photography – Creative object arrangements
 • Week 13: Kahoot Review #3 – Macro & still life
 • Week 14: Product Photography – Ad-style photos + clean backgrounds
 • Week 15: Food Photography – Styling and lighting food

Weeks 16–20: Stories & Structures
 • Week 16: Editorial Photography – Telling a story through images
 • Week 17: Kahoot Review #4 – Product, food, and editorial
 • Week 18: Architecture Photography – Buildings, patterns, symmetry
 • Week 19: Photojournalism – Capturing real-life moments with meaning
 • Week 20: Kahoot Review #5 – Architecture & photojournalism

Weeks 21–25: Creative Experiments
 • Week 21: Light Painting – Long exposure with creative light
 • Week 22: Abstract Photography – Shapes, colors, textures
 • Week 23: Kahoot Review #6 – Light painting & abstract
 • Week 24: Event Photography – Simulated event coverage
 • Week 25: Sports/Action Photography – Freezing motion vs panning

Weeks 26–30: Portfolio & Showcase
 • Week 26: Kahoot Review #7 – Event & action photography
 • Week 27: Portfolio Planning – Choosing best work + themes
 • Week 28: Editing Basics – Lightroom or free apps
 • Week 29: Kahoot Review #8 – Editing & portfolio prep
 • Week 30: Showcase & Celebration – Final presentations + feedback