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Types Of Photos/Shots
PERSPICIATIS UNDET
TABLE 2:
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Photo/Shot Type
Extreme close-up shots and close-up shots A photograph in which the subject (a person or an object)
is tightly framed and shown at a relatively large scale.
A certain feature, such as someone’s head, takes up the
whole frame.
Mid shots – This is a shot where the subject and
background share equal dominance in the picture. For
example, a medium shot of an individual will take in the
body from the knees or waist up, while also showing the
background or environment where the person is standing/
working.
Long shots - Photographs in which the subject is shown
at a relatively small scale, and the focus is more on the
environment or background.
Staged shots - Shots where the subjects involved are
arranged and are posing for the photograph.
Taking Photos
Photography can be a powerful storytelling tool. Effective
photography is essential to conveying key messages via
images in publications, on the internet, and in other types
of media.
Framing a photo: Photographs contain visual information.
Framing is a way of controlling this information. You
control the information in your photos by pointing the
camera one way or another, choosing to include one
object and not another. Think about framing as a way of
‘packaging’ information for your audience and relaying a
specific message (which aligns to your plan or shotlist).
Types of photos: There are a variety of different types of
photos that you can use, which include extreme close-ups,
close-ups, mid shot, long shot, staged shots, and action
shots (further elaborated in Table 2). It will be important
to collect a variety of shot types. Different camera angles
can also help enhance your story. Pictures can showcase
people, a process, technologic innovation, landscapes,
etc.
An example of a well framed photo: Farmer’s family
in the Southern region of Haiti, who is supported
to develop an individualized Farming Plan f