State 4-H Photo Contests 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 photo contest.
Photography Curriculum Resources
These resources can be purchaes 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.
Online Photography Learning Resources
General Resources
- Tips, Tricks & Techniques to Improve Your Photography at PhotographyTips.com
- Kodak - Photo Tips and Techniques (Excellent Resource)
- NYI's Three Guidelines and Six Tips for Great Photographs - Free guide PDF
- Photography Review.com - Learn the trick to taking photos
- Vistaprint - Make an impression
- Photography Short Course
Understanding the Camera
- Learning your camera basics
- Tips for using your Camera Creatively
- 7 Tips for Shooting Great Digital Photos
- Digital Camera Buying Guide
Photo Techniques Resources
- Composing your pictures by Kodak
- Take Better Photos: arranging the perfect shot by HP
- Hints and tricks for film and digital cameras at PHOTONHEAD.COM
- 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
- Matching Flash with Ambient Light - Podcast by NYI
- Learn How to Capture Action Shots
- Tips on Capturing Animals
- The Art of Light Interactive Guide
- Outdoor Photography Techniques
- The f-Stops Here - Lessons on Outdoor Photography
- Focus on Travel Photography
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
Camera Lens Techniques/Filters
- Filters and Effects at All Things Photography
- Creative Camera Filters
- The Two Basic Filter Systems
Free online editiing software
- Picasa
- Pho.to - Online Photo Enhancement and Presentation
- Photo Crop Editor 1.15
- Editing Digtial Pictures - Short Course
Careers
- An Inside Look at Photojournalism - Podcast from New York Institute 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 Shaumond Scott at the State Office.
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