I. Golden Rule / -The picture makes the subject look glorious. / -The picture makes the subject look good. / -The picture makes the subject look mediocre. / -The picture does not make the subject look glorious. Unacceptable photo.
II. Capture the Moment / -Simplicity: It is clear what the viewer is supposed to see.
-Proximity: Picture is close enough to fill the frame.
-Reality: Pictures captures people in action skillfully bringing the viewer into the moment.
-Lighting: Adds to the photo. / -Simplicity: It is clear what the viewer is supposed to see.
-Proximity: Picture could have been closer, but can be manipulated in Photoshop to fill the frame.
-Reality: Pictures captures people in action. / -Simplicity: It is somewhat clear what the viewer is supposed to see.
-Proximity: Picture does not fill the frame.
-Reality: Pictures seem somewhat realistic. / -Simplicity: It is unclear what the viewer is supposed to see.
-Proximity: Picture is too far away with no focal point.
-Reality: People appear posed or are looking into camera.
III. Recording Photo Content / -Subjects names or places are recorded.
-The date of the photo and significance recorded (i.e. what event or moment is captures).
-Organization of photos allows for immediate use in the yearbook with clear evidence of what is happening in the photo. / -Subjects names or places are recorded.
-The date of the photo and significance recorded (i.e. what event or moment is captures).
-Organization of photos allows for use in the yearbook with clear evidence of what is happening in the photo. / -Subjects names or places are recorded.
-A lack of organization of photos allows for use in the yearbook with research or follow-up. / -Subjects names or places are not recorded.
-Lack of organization does not allow for picture to be used in the yearbook as it is impossible to identify subjects.
IV. Variety of Photos / -For each event captured, a large variety of pictures were taken from many different angles and directions.
-You took initiative to capture an event, ensuring it would not become a moment lost. / -For each event captured, a variety of pictures were taken from different angles and directions.
-You captured an event, ensuring it would not become a moment lost. / -For each event captured some pictures.
-You captured an event, ensuring it would not become a moment lost. / -For events, one picture was taken.
-After an event occurs it is gone forever!!!
Collecting the Evidence
My “Best of Show”: Photography Rubric