Photography

Data Tags: Data Tags are required on all print and display exhibits. Data tags are not required for portfolios. Each exhibit must have the appropriate number and level of data tags as outlined below. Data tags should be securely attached to the back of the exhibit. Current data tags and help sheets are available at https://go.unl.edu/ne4h-photography a. Level 2 Prints: All Level 2 prints must have a Level 2 Data Tag. b. Level 2 Displays: Each photo of the display must include a separate Level 2 Data Tag. Data Tags should be numbered with the corresponding photo’s number. c. Level 3 Prints: All Level 3 prints must have a Level 3 Data Tag. 

Level 1- BEGINNER (Not State Fair Eligible)

Activities for these classes are based on the Level 1 Photography Basics book. 

B180001 - Fun with Shadows Display or Print - Photos should capture interesting or creative use of shadows. (Activity 4)  

B180002 - Get in Close Display or Print – Photos should capture a close-up view of the subject or object. (Activity 8)  

B180003 - Bird’s or Bug’s Eye View Display or Print – Photo should capture an interesting viewpoint of a subject, either from above (bird’s eye view) or below (bug’s eye view). (Activity 10)  

B180004 - Tricks and Magic Display or Print - Photos should capture visual trickery or magic. Trick photography require creative compositions of objects in space and are intended to trick the person viewing the photo. For example, if someone is standing in front of a flowerpot, the pot might not be visible in the image, making it look as if the flowers are growing out of the person’s head. (Activity 11)  

B180005 - People, Places, or Pets with Personality Display or Print – Photos should have a strong focal point, which could be people, places, or pets. Photos should capture the subject’s personality or character. Photos may be posed or un-posed. (Activity 13) 

B180006 - Black and White Display or Print – Photos should create interest without the use of color. Photos should show strong contrast and/or textures. Photos may be captured in black and white or captured in color and edited to black and white. (Activity 15). 

B180007 - Challenging Photo Exhibit: Telling a Story Display – Exhibit will include three photos which tell a story without words. Photos may show something being created, destroyed, consumed, moving, or growing. Photos should capture the beginning, middle, and end of a single story, project, or event. Display will consist of three 4x6 photos mounted on a single horizontal 11x14 black or white poster or mat board. Each photo in the display must be numbered using a pencil. Numbers should be readable but not distracting from the overall display. No titles, captions, or stick-on numbers are allowed. Photos may be mounted vertically or horizontally. Data tags are required for each photo in the display. (Activity 14) 

B180008 - Other Photography Unit I

 NEXT LEVEL PHOTOGRAPHY – Level 2 INTERMEDIATE 

Level 2 photographers should be utilizing all the skills and techniques they have developed thus far in their photography careers, especially topics covered in Book 1 Photography Basics and Book 2 Next Level Photography. A 4-H member enrolled in Level 2 may not exhibit in a lower Level. 

*B181010 - Level 2 Portfolio - (SF88) -Level 2 portfolios should represent the 4-H member’s best work and must include fiveseven different images from the 4-H member’s photography career. At least two images must have been taken during the current year. The remaining images may have been taken at any time during the member’s 4-H experience and may have been previously exhibited. Portfolios may include photos which are exhibited in other Level 2 classes during the same year. Portfolios must include: 1) 1-page max bio, 2) table of contents, 3) year each photos was taken, 4) title for each image, 5) device make and model used to capture each image, and 6) reflections for each image. When writing reflections, youth should focus on what new photography techniques they were practicing when they took the photo, what makes the image successful, and what could have been done to improve the image.  

*B181020 - Creative Techniques & Lighting Display or Print - (SF87) - Photos should capture a creative use of lighting, such as diffused lighting, backlighting, or hard lighting, reflections, or another lighting technique covered in Book 2 Next Level Photography (Activity 3, 4, 5).  

*B181030 - Creative Composition Display or Print - (SF87) - Photos should capture a creative composition using the Rule of Thirds, Golden Triangle, Golden Rectangle, or another composition technique covered in Book 2 Next Level Photography. (Activity 6, 7, 8, 9)  

*B181040 - Abstract Photography Display or Print -  (SF87) - Photos should be abstract or capture a small piece of a larger subject. Abstract photos may not look like anything in particular but should be able to capture a viewer’s attention. (Activity 11) 

*B181050 - Candid Photography Display or Print - (SF87) - Candid photos should capture a special moment or meaningful interaction. Photos should be un-posed. (Activity 10)  

*B181060 - Expression Through Color Display or Print -  (SF87) - Photos should capture a creative use of color or a color scheme, such as complimentary, contrasting, monochromatic, warm, cool, primary, secondary, or tertiary. (Activity 13)  

*B181070 - Black and White Photography Display or Print -  (SF87) A photo should be a black and white photograph that demonstrates strong use of composition, lighting, and contrast. Photos may be taken with any camera type (digital or film) but must be printed in black and white.    

*B181080 - Creative and Experimental Photography Exhibit Print - (SF86) Using original photos a 4-H member has captured, create an exhibit in black and white or color demonstrating the use of creative or experimental technology or techniques. Alterations to the exhibit must be apparent. Examples of methods to use may include using artificial intelligence or software tools to edit or replace the original pixels of the image.   Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be used when creating this exhibit, with adult care-giver permission. Any artificial intelligence work must be referenced. The 4-H member’s original work must be the majority of exhibit. Using photos and other work found online is not acceptable. Must include a 4 inch x 6 inch copy of each original images on the back of the matted exhibit, describe how the image(s) were altered and the equipment or software used. 

MASTERING PHOTOGRAPHY - Level 3 ADVANCED 

*B182010 - Level 3 Portfolio - (SF88) - Level 3 portfolios should represent the photographer’s best work. Level 3 portfolios must include 9 to11 images from the 4-H member’s photography career. At least 3 images should be from the current year. The remaining images may have been taken at any time during the member’s 4-H experience and may have been previously exhibited. Portfolios may include photos which are exhibited in other Level 3 classes during the same year. Portfolios must include: 1) 1-page max bio, 2) table of contents, 3) year each photo was taken, 4) title for each image, 5) device make and model used to capture each image, and 6) reflections for each image. When writing reflections, 4-H members should focus on what new photography techniques or skills they were practicing when they took the photo, what makes the image successful, and what could have been done to improve the image.  

*B182020 - Advanced Techniques & Lighting Print -  (SF89) - Photos should show an experimentation or exploration of advanced lighting, such as low-light or silhouette photography or another advanced photography technique, such as astrophotography, underwater photography, or infrared photography. (Activity 3, 4, 5, or 12)  

*B182030 - Advanced Composition Print - (SF89) - Photos should show advanced compositions, such as using diagonal, horizontal, or vertical lines or repeating shapes to frame a subject or lead the viewer’s eye through a scene; breaking the rule of thirds to compose a discordant image; or another advanced composition technique covered in Book 3 Mastering Photography. (Activity 6, 7)  

*B182040 - Portrait Print - (SF89) - A great portrait captures not only a person’s physical image, but also something of the person’s character or personality. Photos may be either formal or informal but must be of one or more human subjects. (Activity 9) 

*B182050 - Still Life Print - (SF89) - Photos should capture non-moving objects that have been arranged in an interesting way. Photos should demonstrate advanced control over lighting and composition. (Activity 8)  

*B182060 - Freeze/Blur the Moment Print - (SF89) - Photos should capture a subject in motion. Photographers should adjust shutter speed to either freeze or blur the movement. (Activity 11) 

*B181070 - Black and White Photography Display or Print - (SF87) A photo should be a black and white photograph that demonstrates strong use of composition, lighting, and contrast. Photos may be taken with any camera type (digital or film) but must be printed in black and white.   

*B181080 - Creative and Experimental Photography Exhibit Print  - (SF86) Using original photos a 4-H member has captured, create an exhibit in black and white or color demonstrating the use of creative or experimental technology or techniques. Alterations to the exhibit must be apparent. Examples of methods to use may include using artificial intelligence or software tools to edit or replace the original pixels of the image.   Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be used when creating this exhibit, with an adult care-giver permission. Any artificial intelligence work but be referenced. The 4-H member’s original work must be the majority of the exhibit. Using photos and other work found online is not acceptable. Must include a 4 inch x  inch copy of each original images on the back of the matted exhibit, describe how the image(s) were altered and the equipment or software used.