Lesson which focuses on different rules of composition within photography. Looks at some of the main rules: Rule of thirds Leading lines Patterns Frame within a frame This helps students build an understanding of how to compose their images and use the shooting environment to their advantage. Lesson involves a theory based activity to start, followed by a practical activity, finishing with creation of contact sheets and selection/evaluation of students’ strongest images. Perfect for year 10 or AS. Designed for those who are new to photography but relevant to all ability levels

Guide that help pupils introduce a chosen theme. Includes a checklist for title page, mind map and introduction. Helps students gain an understanding of how to communicate intentions and introduce their theme. This works really well for students who need something tangible to guide them. Perfect for year 10 or AS, but also useful at any photography class.

Lesson and information sheet detailing how students can best complete an artist research page. For this activity I have picked an artist I always use at the start of a manipulation year long scheme of work I have designed. The photographer is Ulric Collette, who I picked because it’s a fun activity (face merge) that teaches essential skills like local adjustments and layering. This pack includes the artist research which has a powerpoint that has a checklist of all that needs to be considered for artist research or images analysis, examples, and an artist research help sheet that has all the relevant information about photographer Ulric. Perfect for the start of year and could be adapted for any artist you choose. Designed for AS and year 10 and those starting out in photography. Works well when coupled with the Ulric Collette shooting plan and guides.

I always find it useful for students to present their strongest image on its own page then annotate it detailing the areas in which they have been successful and any that need developing. Guide that informs students how to present their work then asks a series of questions for them to consider when annotating their work. Designed for all levels of photography as helps students critique their work in a way that is detailed. Works well for all exam boards. Helps students meet AO4 with confidence and could even be used to help annotate final piece.

Powerpoint that details how to produce a shooting plan and then use lighting to create different aesthetics. Focus on flat lighting as project is based on the work of photographer Ulric Collette and his face merges. Includes an in-depth breakdown of how to decipher where a photographer has positioned lighting, examples of how lighting positioning affects imagery, how to produce a plan for shooting and finally, a checklist that details all things to consider when shooting or producing a plan. Designed to go with the Ulric artist research and image analysis, contact sheet and editing guide and the final piece write up lessons. Perfect for year 10 or AS but can be implemented anywhere on a photographic scheme.

Adobe photoshop editing guide in the style of photographer: Giacomo Costa. Could also be used with free editing websites like photopea. Shows students how to use a diverse range of tools in order to create a piece with buildings stacked on top of each other. Perfect for GCSE or A level. Designed for OCR, AQA and WJEC but could be used with any others. Also edit can easily be differentiated because the edit can be as expansive as you like depending on how many buildings are added.

Full unit of work that focuses on Helmo’s Fashion animals series. Teaches everything that is need to hit each assessment objective both at GCSE and A level. This includes: Artist research and image analysis Shooting plan and lighting analysis Contact sheet creation and best images section Editing pages production Editing guide explaining how to produce work Best edit (final outcome) presentation and annotation guide I use this as the third artist inspired unit that I complete near the start of any photographic course because of the focus on studio lighting, but also because of the simple editing techniques that cover blending modes. Students also learn what is required to hit each assessment objective and helps them gain an understanding of how to present their work in a detailed and reflective way. Includes stock images of animals for editing. One of my favourite units as the outcomes can be quite sophisticated considering the process is so simple.

Great photoshop editing guide for a floating person in the style of photography Andreas Lie. Can be completed with your own images or stock. Useful for students who have some photoshop experience and those who would like to learn useful techniques. Teaches students how to blend layers, use spherical distortion, blend multiple layers, colour manipulation and local adjustments. Suitable for all governing bodies. Teachers would need some photoshop experience for this one and I would recommend creating an edit yourself before giving it to a class. Perfect for end of year if in a rush or to help develop the skills needed to be successful on a photography A level or GCSE.

In depth editing guide inspired by the photographer Micaela Lattanzio. Multiple techniques including: fragmenting, drop shadow, layering and selection tools. Quite an advanced editing technique that takes time to complete. Will be perfect for higher ability students who feel confident on photoshop and want a challenge. GCSE later years or A level would make good use of this.

Basic pattern and line workshop. Designed so can be completed even with phones. Comes complete with theory, image analysis and a variety of written and practical tasks. Booklet and supporting powerpoint included in package. Perfect for all ages.

Unit of work focusing on double exposure and the work or Luke Gram. Each assessment objective is covered and work well as a unit that introduces what is expected of students at GCSE. Plenty of theory and examples of presentation.

A full guide on how to edit in the style of Liz Orton. Made for use with Photoshop but can also be used with online software like Photopea. Great for GCSE and A level pupils who want an editing technique that looks really slick and isn’t that challenging.

A full guide on how to edit in the style of Graphic Designer: Hattie Stewart. Made for use with Photoshop but can also be used with online software like Photopea. Great for GCSE and A level pupils who are more able and want an editing technique that will challenge them and allow them to be creative.

Booklets designed so students have everything needed for Assessment objective 1 in the same place. Comes with background information, images, key words and questions to help with annotation. Artists covered are: Helmo Franck Bohbot Andres Gallardo Albajar Brno Del Zao Lisa Creagh Ulric Collette Li Wei Matthieu Bourel Paul Reiffer Victoria Seimer Aneta Ivanova Merve Ozaslan

Photography guide for the levitation technique of photographer Franck Bohbot. Teaches essential photoshop skills like layer masks, colour manipulation and drop shadow to name a few. Great for ks4 or 5 and can techniques can be used if looking at other photographers who focus on levitation like Li Wei.

Photohunt designed for keystage 3 pupils. Project designed for online or at home learning which asks pupils to take photos of objects that look like letters and examines forced perspective. Has a range of supporting theory and guides for editing images once taken. Supporting powerpoint for delivery in class. Runs for around 6-8 lessons.

A full guide on how to edit in the style of Tom Lewis’s Neon Beasts project. Made for use with Photoshop but can also be used with online software like Photopea. Great for GCSE and A level pupils who want an editing technique that looks really slick and isn’t that challenging. Can be completed with use of a drawing board.

Full unit focusing on physical collage. Perfect for photography and Art and Design teachers. Booklet comes with supporting powerpoint. Made with lockdown and working from home in mind.

Editing guide for a Tiny planet workshop. Really good resource for a great looking outcomes with minimal effort. Great for GCSE photography. Can be linked to photographers like Alexandre Duret-Lutz. Includes an in-depth editing guide made for Adobe Photoshop CS5 or later