Tips for student photographers

1. A Way of Seeing:
Photography Tips for Students
by Diane Cordell

2. “Neilson Farmhouse” http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmcordell/4244968383/
“Neilson Farmhouse - Bemis Heights, Saratoga Battlefield http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmcordell/4244968033/
"What is art but a way of seeing?" -Thomas Berger

3. Why take photographs?
practice decision making
introduction to the arts
understand the media influences that affect us
useful in all subject areas and in daily life
lifelong skill, hobby, avocation

4. “My camera” http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmcordell/3187649857/
Get comfortable with your camera.

5. Study the works
of other
photographers,
both professional
and amateur.
“f/64 Photography Exhibit” http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmcordell/5115370423/

6. Learn to see the world:
“The Subject to Change the Photographer” http://www.flickr.com/photos/b-tal/2973045697/
look up...

7. “(For Buffy) Dorado Beach” http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmcordell/4427430542/
and down;

8. “Spangled” http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmcordell/4606920868/
look closer...

9. look differently!
“Playing With My Food” http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmcordell/5204327155/

10. Keep your camera
handy -
opportunities are
everywhere!
“Gretel-to-Go” http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmcordell/5128767417/

11. “Ryleigh” http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmcordell/5210611108/
“Confidences by Renoir” http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmcordell/5115386097/
But remember to ask permission, where
appropriate...

12. “Fort Ann Students” http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmcordell/3898380847/
especially at school!

13. “So Dear to My Heart” http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmcordell/4700824855/
And speaking of school:

14. be sure to ask if you may use photos for
reports and projects
“Civil War Encampment - Poster” http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmcordell/5256431800/
and how to upload/access them
on your school network.

15. Photographer’s credit
“Slide22” http://www.flickr.com/photos/cogdog/1635270716/
My credit and link to the original
Always credit photos and provide links to
the original, where possible.

16. Start creating a positive digital identity
“Digital Portfolio” http://www.flickr.com/photos/peterhess/2490774378/
by archiving your best work.

17. “Learning” http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmcordell/4618997470/
Be sure to title, date, and tag your work.

18. Consider Creative Commons licensing.
“Creative Commons Licenses for Madagascar” http://www.flickr.com/photos/foko_madagascar/2865834995/

19. “Wall art” http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmcordell/5065880887/
Take photos every day and everywhere.

20. Tell a story.
“Feathers on Glass” http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmcordell/4244590651/

21. Tell YOUR story!
“ВИЛИЯ-АBTO“ http://www.flickr.com/photos/denmar/2224273399/

22. Resources and Links:
http://dmcordell.blogspot.com/
Contact Information:
dmcordell@gmail.com