Activity time: 60 minutes Materials for Activity Index cards and pens Snacks (optional) Preparation for Activity Contact a local college that has an international school or an organization that works with recent immigrants, and ask for individuals who might be willing to be interviewed about thei...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice and matches Description of Activity Invite participants to gather in a circle. Light the chalice. If a youth leader was not appointed earlier, ask for volunteers. Choose chalice lighting words or use those offered below: With hope in our...

Materials for Activity Handout 1, Evaluating Photographs Photographs from the first round of Family Event photographs Preparation for Activity Photocopy Handout 1, Evaluating Photographs, for all participants Description of Activity Greet participants as they enter and invite them to look at the...

Backlight makes these subjects appear to “glow.” Stronger backlight could cause loss of detail in their faces and require a flash to bring out facial features. Shadows create different values and interesting effects. Contrasting values of light and shadows result in a moody quality in this...

Sidelights can create artistic effects that may or may not be desirable. Lighting influences the quality and feel of photographs. How would you compare the quality of these two photos?

The same and different from the previous photograph... The photographer shot this from slightly above. The point of view influences the quality and feel of the photograph.

How does this photograph feel different and/or the same as the previous one? Sometimes a “straight-on” point of view can create an effective photograph. Shooting a photograph from the wrong angle can create the impression that the subject has an object sticking out of his/her head.

Background elements elaborate this “looking up” perspective. The point of view chosen by the photographer influences the aesthetics and mood of the photograph. Both point of view and framing are at work in this photograph. Moving around the subject, the photographer is able to capture different...

The balance of people or elements in a photo can create different feelings. The angle and placement of the members of this family make the youth look more dominant than her parents. How does this arrangement achieve or not achieve balance?...

The viewer’s eye moves easily from the track shoes in the foreground into the photo, creating a sense of balance. Meaningful props in a photo help tell a story. The emphasis on the track shoes suggests this youth is a runner. What makes this photograph feel balanced? In this photograph, the left...

The diagonal and vertical white lines in this photograph frame the family. Is the framing effective?

The greenery and shadows in the background frame the family and increase the sense of forward motion in this photograph. Here framing works. It is visually appealing and communicates a feeling of fun. In this photograph the participants look constrained by the setting, not framed.

Moving around the subject while looking through the viewfinder of the camera, the photographer determines the most appealing and effective perspective. Here the photographer is shooting from the side, creating an interesting perspective....

Balance is created by an arrangement of elements (including space) that is visually satisfying. Symmetrical and asymmetrical designs can work. Sometimes a lack of balance is easier to notice. Some photographers use “a rule of thirds” to create balance in a photograph. Visualize the frame as...

These materials are designed to support Workshop 4 of Families. All photographs are the property of the Unitarian Universalist Association and may only be used in conjunction with the Families Program. Photography Supplement Framing Photography is the property of the Unitarian Universalist...

Youth enrolled in our congregation's lifespan faith development program are participating in a program called Families. The program looks at families through the lens of our UU Principles and aims to broaden and deepen respect, appreciation, and care for different kinds of families....

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity The posters from Activity 1, Photography as Interaction Description of Activity Invite youth to create role-plays based on the posters they created in Activity 1. Aim for a balance between role-plays that present things to do and those that present...

Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Driver's license photo Portrait photograph An assortment of photographs UUA Photography Supplements to Families; Balance, Framing, Light, Point of View (optional) Computer (optional) Preparation for Activity Gather an assortment of photographs of...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, Consent Form Preparation for Activity Photocopy Handout 1, Consent Form, for all participants...