Mrs. Hill
Photo 1: Assignment #1 Point of View
Point of View: Photographs taken from the Photographer (that’s you) viewpoint.
Depending on where you are standing, and/or sitting and how you have your
camera tilted will determine the point of view from your location.
1. Normal viewpoint: the subject appears directly in front of the photographer.
The camera is not tilted but in a straight position against the photographers eye.
2. Bird’s Eye view: The camera is tilted downward toward the subject. So it
appears as if the subject is below the normal eye position. You may need to get on
a ladder or chair in order to be taller than the subject. Used to show intimidation,
smallness and fragility.
3. Worm’s Eye view: The camera is tilted at an angle toward the sky which
makes the subject seem taller/bigger and more in control. Propaganda and
political shots are examples of shots taken using this technique.
Photographic
subject
(What is the photo a
picture of?)
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What type of
point of view shot
is this? (birds eye,
worms eye,
normal)
Vertical or
Horizontal?
How does the
photo show that
particular
viewpoint?
Name:
Photo 1 Assignment #1 Point of View
1. Take all photographsOUTSIDE!
2. Use the numbered chart below number and write down the subject of the photograph the location
or where you took the photo the Point of view (Birds eye, Worm’s eye. Normal) vertical or
horizontal format and Light conditions and/or f stop/shutter speed.
For your assignment you are to take 36 photographs:
Take 12vertical photographs
Take 12 photos horizontal photographs
Take 12 Diagonal photographs
 9 photos birds eye point of view
 9 photos worms eye point of view
 9 photos normal point of view
 9 photos photographer (that’s you) choice
TOTAL 36 Photographs
Film due for development: A Day:October 21 ,2014
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Location
Point of
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Vertical
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Light conditions
f.stop/shutter speed)
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F 5.6/125
F 2.8/2000
Subject
Location
Point of
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Vertical
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Light conditions
F f stop/shutter speed)
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Photos will be evaluated on: 1.Point of View/composition
2. Contact sheet (correct number of specific shots)
3. Correct print exposure using your light meter camera.
Film due for processing:
Tuesday October 21 A day October 22 B day
Remember… Be Creative!!! 
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