4-H Photography Project
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Unit 6 :: Advanced Photography
This unit is for member ages 8-18 years old. This unit is appropriate for the advanced photographer who wants to strengthen their photography skills.
Note: This unit is for those 4-H members who have advanced photography experiences (i.e. creative darkroom work, publishing, careers, etc.).
Members will accomplish the following learning experiences:
- Develop an advanced skills project
- Choose selected photography skills to strengthen yourself
- Prepare and conduct photography exhibits with your own photographs
- Explore career opportunities
Step 4:
The items listed below are your project requirements. Select each in turn to access a Word Document. Once you have your document, please save it to your hard drive or other media before entering information.
- Colorado 4-H Photography Project Tip Sheet
- 4-H Project E-Record for Family/Consumer Science and General Projects
Colorado State Fair and Local County Fair Exhibit Requirements
Project Exhibit Rules for All Units
- Focus on Photography has been broken into two exhibit levels –Level 1A and Level 1B. 4-H members should be enrolled in Focus on Photography but can choose to exhibit in either Level 1A or Level 1B. If a member completes the manual, they may enter in both Level 1A and Level 1B. There must be an e-Record for each level (the e-Record can be photocopied).
- For all units, submit photo material for the current unit being entered. Do not submit previous photos or records.
- In levels 1-3, pictures can be either mounted on the journal pages or on cardstock. Use the tips on page 73 of the manuals for mounting the pictures.
- The Best Photo may be up to 5" x 7" in size. Best Photo may be mounted on the journal page 7 or can be mounted on cardstock and identified as your "Best Photo". If you are entering the Best Photo Contest, you will need to make a copy of your "Best Photo" and follow the rules for mounting. Therefore, you will need two photos of your "Best Photo"; one for your project and one for the Best Photo Contest (for levels 1-3). No duplicate pictures will be accepted except for Best Picture and/or Best Photo.
- Binders: Hardback, three-ring notebook 3" in size for all units. No posters or oversized books. Do not use plastic covers on any pages in any unit. All materials must fit within the notebook. You should include all your photos and your e-Record in the three-ring notebook. Additional pages can be added as need to exhibit your photos.
- Videos must be appropriate for total family viewing.
- For photo exhibits in Levels 1-3 follow the tips on page 73 of the manuals. Photos can be mounted on journal pages or on cardstock. Label format for levels 1-3 are:
Camera Used___________________
Type of film_____________________
Exposure Details_________________
Journal Page # (if using cardstock to mount pictures)__________
Photo # (left to right and top to bottom)___________________
Subject_____________________
Date Photo Taken___________________ - Label Format for Units 4-7
Activity#_____________________
Photo#______________________
Subject#_____________________
Date Photo Taken_____________
Notes:_______________________ - Label Format for Best Photo Contest
Title___________________
Name_________________
4-H Age_______________
Camera used___________
Film__________________
Unit 6 Exhibit will consist of the following:
- Completed e-Record with emphasis on accomplishments in your story. Also include photos of you working on your project in the e-record photo page.
- Include the following information on the specific project information page in the e-Record:
a. goals
b. plans
c. accomplishments
d. evaluations - Photos should show your success and be labeled as successful or not and reasons.
Note: This unit is for those 4-H members who have advanced photography experiences (i.e. creative darkroom work, publishing, careers, etc.).
