Troop 31 - Boy Scouts of America St. George’s Church 4715 Harding Road
Nashville, Tennessee 37205
Photography
Tell what makes a good picture. Show your understanding of these as you take pictures for requirement 2.
Do the following:
Take pictures illustrating at least eight of the following picture-taking techniques. Use comparisons to illustrate your points.
Camera steadiness.
Rule of thirds.
Level horizon.
Moving in close - Fill the frame.
Framing.
Direction of light - Front, side, and backlighting.
Quality of light - Flat light, bright sunlight and time of day.
Point of view - Eye level, high and low angle.
Use of leading lines.
Flash - Proper range and reflective surfaces.
Do one of the following, utilizing techniques of planning a photo report. Start with planning cards; the do your photography and
editing, and complete the requirements by presenting your report in an organized manner to your counselor.
Expose a roll of print film, and select 5 to 10 good pictures for your picture story. Mount the pictures on a large art board or
in a photo album.
Expose a roll of slide film and select 10 or more good slides to tell your story.
Explain how photographic film is processed and tell how black-and-white prints are made, or process and print your own pictures and show
your counselor, explaining the steps you took.
Do the following:
Explain to your counselor the basic parts common to all cameras using a diagram you prepared.
Explain common photographic terms such as lens, shutter, viewfinder, camera angle, exposure, negative, transparency, f/number, and
planning card.
Describe jobs in photography.
BSA Advancement ID #83 Pamphlet Revision Date: 1994 Requirements last updated in 1995
