“Photography
is the only language that can be understood anywhere in the world.”
Witty
International School believes in delivering a collaborative 21st century
education where students discover a lifelong love of learning. In keeping up
with this philosophy, the school recently organized an Interactive Workshop on
“Secrets of Photography.” Mr. Aslam Saiyad, an award-winning photographer and
an authorized trainer for Canon India, whose
pictures have been represented at various national and international
galleries including the prestigious National Geography Photo Contest “Winning
Shots”; spearheaded this Workshop. Mr.
Saiyad steered the workshop ahead with an interesting and an eye-opening
presentation and talk.
Photography
has been marked by its versatility. The camera has been employed for personal
use in family snapshots, official use to create visual records, commercial use
in advertising images and creative use in art photography. Mr. Saiyad stated, “Photography
has also engaged in constant technological innovations, leading to enormous
differences in the physical character of the image; from daguerreotypes to
images printed from a negative, from plate glass to film and from analogue to
digital.”Given this diversity, the photograph has always been difficult to
define and contain. The apparently basic question 'What is Photography?'
provokes complex responses that need to consider the diverse roles and
characteristics of the photograph.
Mr.
Aslam Sayaid took the students on a journey to the discovery of the camera as
he discussed the fundamentals of photography. Wittians were well informed and
techno savvy as it was proved through their display of knowledge during the
seminar. They were fascinated by the technological advancement and the tricks
of modern photography. Mr. Aslam enlightened the students on Aperture, shutter
speed, ISO and the elements that combine to create an exposure. The workshop
included hands-on experiences on Portrait photography as well as contained
assignments wherein students implied the rule of thirds on photography which
they learnt in the workshop. Wittians learnt that certain elements have an
effect on more than just the exposure, causing alterations in depth of field,
motion blur, and digital noise. The workshop paved way for the photographer
within the students to blossom and help them in using the camera as an
objective means of recording subjects that are documented rather than
interpreted.
The
Principal, Mr. Bijo Kurian quoted, “Witty International School recognizes that
to be successful in an ever-evolving world means, children must learn how to
learn. It is important for our children to access resources, evaluate
information and critically analyze data. Such Workshops enable students to
think flexibly, entertain multiple perspectives and collaborate to build upon a
collective body of knowledge.”
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