Digital photography: creating a series of facial expression photographs
I can take digital photographs of different facial expressions.
Digital photography: creating a series of facial expression photographs
I can take digital photographs of different facial expressions.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Understand how facial expressions convey emotion in portraiture.
- Practise posing and recognising facial expressions.
- Learn basic skills for capturing expressive photographs using digital devices.
- Create a series of photographs showcasing different facial expressions.
Keywords
Facial expression - the appearance of the face that shows feelings and emotions
Photography - the art of capturing images with cameras
Focus - the clarity of a chosen subject
Lighting - how bright or dark a photograph is as a result of the light
Common misconception
Emotions are only conveyed through words and physical gestures.
Facial expressions are a universal way to communicate emotions, even without words.
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Equipment
Digital cameras, tablets or smartphones with camera functionality (1 per pair). A whiteboard or printed pictures to demonstrate examples of expressive portraits.
Licence
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