State 4-H Photo Contest Resources
Useful Links
Below are links and resources to help 4-H youth develop skills in photography. Although youth are not required to enroll in the photography project, IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Enrollment in the photography project curriculum will develop the skills needed to present a stronger, high quality photo into the state contest.
Photography Curriculum Resources
These resources can be purchased at the 4-H Mall.
Focus on Photography - Level 1
Controlling the Image - Level 2
Mastering Photography - Level 3
Adventures With Your Camera - B (Grades 6 to 9)
Video Tutorials on Properly Applying a Mat Board to a Photograph
How to Mount an 8 x 10 on Perfect Mount Board
How to Dry Mount a Photography Using a Hot Press
Mounting Photos is Easy as Pancakes Using Spray Glue and a Foam Core Board
Some resources for mounting supplies include: Hobby Lobby, Michaels, Walmart, Blick Studio, local framing shops, and art supply stores.
Understanding the Model Release
Checklist for Determining Need for a Release - by Dan Heller Photography
Why You Need Releases - American Society of Media Photographers
Seven Tips for Taking Photos in Public Places
Wildlife Photography Ethics
Examples of RECOGNIZABLE People in Photos (Model Release Signature IS Required)
Examples of NON-Recognizable People in Photos (Model Release Signature IS NOT Required0
Online Photography Learning Resources
General Resources
- Kodak - Photo Tips and Techniques (Excellent Resource)
- Hints and tricks for film and digital cameras at PHOTONHEAD.COM
- The Art of Light Interactive Guide
- Focus on Travel Photography
- Photography Short Course
- Learn Photography: Photos, Cameras, Lenses, Film
- Shutterbug Magazine - student gallery, columns, technique tips.
- Digital Photography Review
Understanding the Camera
Photo Techniques Resources
- Composing your pictures by Kodak
- Take Better Photos: arranging the perfect shot by HP
- Using Light in photography and other great tips at www.picturecorrect.com
- Five common photography mistakes and how to prevent them by HP
- Film and Digital Camera Simulator
- The importance of Exposure at photo.net
- Learn How to Capture Action Shots
- Tips on Capturing Animals
- NYI's Three Guidelines and Six Tips for Great Photographs - Free guide PDF
- Outdoor Photography Techniques
- The f-Stops Here - Lessons on Outdoor Photography
- Photography Review.com - Learn the trick to taking photos
Black and White Photography Tips
- 5 Black and White Photography Tips
- Black and White Photography: Open Your Eyes
- Shooting Black and White Photos
- Black and White Photography
- How to Develop Black & White Film Video
Camera Lens Techniques/Filters
- Filters and Effects at All Things Photography
- Creative Camera Filters
- The Two Basic Filter Systems
Free online editing software
- Picasa
- Pho.to - Online Photo Enhancement and Presentation
- Photo Crop Editor 1.15
- Editing Digital Pictures - Short Course
- Picnik
Museums & History of Photography
- Library of Congress Daguerreotypes Online Library
- The American Museum of Photography
- George Eastman House International Museum of Photography & Film
- Museums of Photography
Disclaimer:The Florida 4-H Youth Development Program, The Florida 4-H Foundation, Inc. and UF/IFAS Extension do not support or endorse any sites other than their own. They bear no responsibility for any information contained on these sites. This page exists merely to guide visitors to potentially helpful resources.
Need more info?
If you have questions about the contest, contact Lynnelle Mays at the State Office.
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