Since the beginning of term 3, we have been undertaking a skills task, aiming to develop a better understanding of three elements of photography including basic camera controls. The skills were Lighting, Exposure and Composition as well as a variety of photographic techniques. Using these elements not only strengthens our creative mind but also develops a knowledge of camera controls. The basic form of controls feature Aperture, Shutter speed, ISO, and White Balance.

As a class we were instructed to let our creativity shine even during lockdown, it didn’t stop us from venturing out and capturing the world through our lenses. Once we returned to school it was time to further experiment with the digital cameras. As a group we went on three walks outside the main school campus; the first journey was to the Ian Tolley Agriculture Block, the second to the Renmark riverfront and the third to the St Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church. These local excursions, gave us all the creative freedom we needed away from school to let our photography shine.

Colby, 11 Photography Student