What is HEIC? HEIC is the file format name Apple has chosen for the new HEIF (High Efficiency Image Format) Standard. This new file type, however, may not be compatible with all devices.

To set your Apple devices to take photos in JPEG/JPG instead of HEIC:

Go to Settings
Tap Camera
Tap Formats
Tap Most Compatible

2. Rule of Thirds

What is the rule of thirds? The rule of thirds is a composition guideline that places your subject in the left or right third of an image, leaving the other two thirds more open. While there are other forms of composition, the rule of thirds generally leads to compelling and well-composed shots. But, once you know this rule and practice it a bit, you can break the rule.

3. Questions to ask yourself before taking a photo: 10 QUESTIONS

4. Composition : the way in which something is put together or arranged : the combination of parts or elements that make up something.

Photo Assignment 1: Headshot Criteria: 5 shots

background clean
good eye contact with camera
edited head and shoulders
pleasing to the eye
in focus
speaks to subject's personality
all headshots should be consistent and cropped

These do not have to be uploaded today. If there is a student who does not have a phone have them partner with someone who does and take them on their phone.

Writing Assignment 1

Students can begin brainstorming 20 things they would like to do/experience before they turn 25. They can put this into a word document and call it BUCKET LIST