The Skill of Photography

Term Paper # 105188

Art > Photography

This paper discusses the benefits of acquiring the skill of photography.

1,152 words () | 5 sources | MLA | 2008 United States

Paper Summary:

The paper relates that photography is a skill that anyone can learn. The paper advises the use of a cheap camera and a little time in order to acquire the skill. The paper shows the importance of photography by referring to the quote about a picture being worth more than a thousand words.

Outline:
Why Learn the Skill of Photography
Techniques in Taking Quality Pictures

From the Paper:

"An old saying is that a picture is worth more than a thousand words. Why? A picture can catch memories that might be forgotten otherwise, a picture can be used as evidence in courtrooms or when filing insurance after a fire and/or a picture can be used when discussing life with families or friends. Sitting down and looking at a scrapbook of photos creates a bond with loved ones or friends. Ever want to describe an experience that happened in life? Photographs are great ways to describe the experience and even the emotion of the experience. Photography is a skill that is simple to learn and it is one that does not cost a lot of money. "

Sample of Sources Used:

Dettmer, Joachim. "P-Essay. Competition Photography ... Learning by Losing." PSA Journal 71.6 (2005): 36.
Hudson, Andrew. "Photography: Ten Tips. What Makes a Great Shot." 1 Sept. 2007. <http://www.photosecrets.com/tips.p03.html>.
Larson, Elizabeth. "Helping Her Learn to Love Photography." Daughters 7.6 (2002): 13.
Thomas, Elaine. "Photography in the Arts." Children & Libraries: The Journal of the Association for Library Service to Children 3.1 (2005): 21-23.
Zhu, Yong-ran. "Learning and Improving Photographic Skills." PSA Journal 68.5 (2002): 35.