How to Make Yearbook Photos

How To Make Yearbook Photos

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  Educate yourself on the basics of photography before setting out to make photos you want to publish. Familiarize yourself with what makes a good photograph, including composition and how aperture and shutter speed affect an image.

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  Look for interesting subject matter for candid photos or set up an appropriate backdrop for portraits. Some yearbooks use portraits shot in front of a backdrop, while some use portraits shot outside with a natural background. Make sure, in either case, that the background is not distracting or overly busy.

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  Use a flash for all photos taken indoors and to soften shadows outdoors. Attach a bounce diffuser to the flash to avoid harsh lighting on the subject̵7;s face or use an off-camera lighting set up.

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  Avoid direct sunlight so that the subject is not squinting and to minimize the effect of shadows in the photograph.

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  Compose your shot and make sure the subject is in perfect focus and press the shutter release button. In a portrait, the subject should be facing the camera with a smile or other pleasant expression.

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  Review your finished photographs and discard any images of low quality or bad lighting. Poor photos will bring down the overall quality of your yearbook and should be re-shot.