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.
Photography editing guide in the style of photographer Slava Seneiuta. Can be completed with your own images or stock. Quite a simple editing process that teaches a diverse range of skills that can be applied to most photographic projects including: Colour adjustment, Pen tool, removing backgrounds, gradient, eye dropper and local adjustments.
Suitable for all governing bodies. Mainly for those with some photographic experience. 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.
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 Cristian Grotto. Multiple techniques including: enlarging, liquify and layering. 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
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.
Photoshop guide to teach and support student whilst editing. Inspired by Matthieu Bourel’s work, the guide teaches a number of techniques including lasso select, gradient filters, selection contracting and layering. Quite an advanced editing technique for more able students.
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.
Teaching all the essentials to students who have just started studying photography. Starts with the basic skills, then composition and then a Platon focused portraiture project.
Each booklet comes with supporting powerpoints and homework as well as editing guides.
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
Photography resource that focuses on students telling a story using imagery. Can be completed on phones and software like powerpoint to present images. Perfect for those who are new to teaching photography and want a great unit that can be completed on any budget. Comes with both booklet and supporting powerpoint.