Take a high quality photo using a lightbox
I can take high quality photographs using a self-made lightbox studio.
Take a high quality photo using a lightbox
I can take high quality photographs using a self-made lightbox studio.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Photography studios create ideal conditions to take high quality photos.
- High quality photos can be taken by paying attention to particular things.
- Multiple photos can be taken in order to have a selection from which to choose high quality images.
Keywords
Key light - the main light that illuminates the subject
Backdrop - material or surface that is positioned behind a subject
Lightbox - small photography studio
Common misconception
All photographers use a professional studio.
It is possible to make an efficient and low cost, portable photography studio.
To help you plan your year 4 art and design lesson on: Take a high quality photo using a lightbox, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 4 art and design lesson on: Take a high quality photo using a lightbox, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
holds the camera steady to prevent blurry photos
allows the photographer to see and frame the shot
provides a background for the photo to enhance the subject