Division 181
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.
Level 2 Prints—All Level 2 prints must have a Level 2 Data Tag.
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.
*Class B181010 Level 2 Portfolio Level 2 portfolios represent the 4-H member’s best work and must include five to seven 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:
- one-page max bio
- table of contents
- year each photo was taken
- title for each image
- device make and model used to capture each image
- reflections for each image.
When writing reflections, youth 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.
*Class B181020 Creative Techniques & Lighting Display or Print Photos 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)
*Class B181030 Creative Composition Display or Print Photos 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)
*Class B181040 Abstract Photography Display or Print Photos will 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)
*Class B181050 Candid Photography Display or Print Candid photos capture a special moment or meaningful interaction. Photos should be un-posed. (Activity 10)
*Class B181060 Expression Through Color Display or Print Photos capture a creative use of color or a color scheme, such as complimentary, contrasting, monochromatic, warm, cool, primary, secondary, or tertiary. (Activity 13)
*Class B181070 Black & White Photography 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.
*Class B181080 Creative & Experimental Photography Exhibit 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 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 image on the back of the matted exhibit, describe how the image(s) were altered and the equipment or software used.