Location Photography
Overview
In a studio you switch the light on. On location the light is already on, it was set by the weather and the hour, it will change while you are working, and you cannot turn it up. What you can do is know when it will be good, get there before it is, and carry only what you can lift.
This note is about the second kind of planning. It covers the recce, reading a site for its light and its lines, metering in difficult conditions, permission and safety, the small kit that actually earns its weight, and the site-specific shoot plan the specification names by name. Studio photography is the companion area of study, where everything must be built. Here everything is already there, and the work is negotiation.
Objectives
- Use subject matter found or placed to manipulate the formal elements within an existing environment
- Use a range of location photography materials, tools and techniques such as lighting and light metering, developing site-specific shoot plans
Lesson Note
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Lesson Evaluation
Congratulations on completing the lesson on Location Photography. Now that youve explored the key concepts and ideas, its time to put your knowledge to the test. This section offers a variety of practice questions designed to reinforce your understanding and help you gauge your grasp of the material.
You will encounter a mix of question types, including multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, and essay questions. Each question is thoughtfully crafted to assess different aspects of your knowledge and critical thinking skills.
Use this evaluation section as an opportunity to reinforce your understanding of the topic and to identify any areas where you may need additional study. Don't be discouraged by any challenges you encounter; instead, view them as opportunities for growth and improvement.
- The specification describes location photography as using subject matter that is: A) Built entirely by the photographer B) Found or placed within an existing environment C) Restricted to landscape D) Photographed only in daylight Answer: B
- Photographing a snow-covered field on automatic exposure will usually produce snow that is: A) Pure white with no detail B) Correctly rendered C) Grey and underexposed D) Blue Answer: C
- A recce is: A) The final shoot at a location B) A preliminary visit to assess light, viewpoints, access and hazards C) A type of light meter D) A written permission form Answer: B
- Which metering method is unaffected by whether the subject is light or dark in tone? A) Evaluative metering B) Centre-weighted metering C) Spot metering D) Incident metering with a handheld meter Answer: D
- In an environmental portrait, throwing the background completely out of focus is usually a mistake because: A) It makes the image too dark B) The surroundings are part of the meaning of the portrait C) It requires a tripod D) It changes the colour balance Answer: B
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