Phone Photography and Social Media Phone Photography Knowing

Phone Photography and Social Media

Phone Photography Knowing Your Technology Smart phone cameras Know your limits and get familiar with your phone and the settings before hand: • Rule of thirds grid (phone settings) • HDR on • Live photo • Flash off • Clean lens

Phone Photography Knowing Your Technology Smart phone cameras While you’re taking photos: • Swipe left to open camera • Tap to focus • Photo burst • Volume button • Timer: 3 second or 10 second

Phone Photography Go From Good to Great A photographers eye • Place subject(s) in shade when possible. • Include background/landmarks. • Candid photos tell a story • Get creative! Unexpected angles, students perspective • Use your judgement and avoid alcohol, bathing suits, inappropriate gestures

Social Media Knowing Your @Queens. Univ Audience Instagram- current students, prospective students and alumni Twitter- prospective and current students Linked. In- alumni, staff and faculty, friends of Queens Facebook- prospective students, alumni and parents

Social Media Telling the The caption Story • A good caption is tight, clear and vivid • Compliments the photo well • Don’t overload with information* • Conversational • The appropriate parties are tagged • Location is used “Our music therapy students are changing the world one song at a time. Students are in Victoria and Edmonton learning about their music and culture, the business behind booking musicians and volunteering at the @edmfolkfest”

Social Media Remembering the This is a learning opportunity Purpose • Queens in Rio • Learning opportunities, culture, academic piece in general • Encouraging students to tell their stories