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* [http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=38/39/6370/338&pq-locale=en_US Kodak's explanation of how lighting affects photos] Also contains a wealth of information written for the non-professional
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* [http://www.photographic.com PhotoGraphic Magazine]
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* [http://www.armadillocamera.com/tutorial/effects_of_shutter_speed.htm How Shutter Speed, Aperture, and Film Speed Affect Your Picture]
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* [http://www.phototechmag.com/ Photo Techniques]
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*[http://www.silverlight.co.uk/tutorials/compose_expose/thirds.html Basic Photography: Rule of Thirds]
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* [http://www.popphoto.com/ Popular Photography]
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*[http://elver.cellosoft.com/2005/12/30/angle-of-view-in-photography/ Angle of View] An in-depth discussion; slightly technical
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*[http://sports.webshots.com/album/183640597JhWcNU Stop-Action Photography]
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Revision as of 15:56, December 28, 2008

Photography requires prior counselor approval for requirements #4a, 4b.
Photography merit badge
Status: Elective
Created: 1911
Discontinued: no
BSA Advancement ID: 083
Requirements revision: 2006
Latest pamphlet revision: 2005

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Photography requirements

  1. Explain how the following elements and terms affect the quality of a picture:
    a. Light -- natural light/ambient, flash
    b. Exposure -- aperture (f-stops), shutter speed, depth of field
    c. Composition -- rule of thirds, leading lines, framing, depth
    d. Angle of view
    e. Stopping action
  2. Explain the basic parts and operation of a film camera or digital camera. Explain how an exposure is made when you take a picture.
  3. Discuss with your counselor the differences between a film camera and a digital camera. Describe how computer software allows you to make adjustments to a digital photograph after it is taken.
  4. Do ONE of the following:
    a. Produce a picture story using the photojournalistic technique of documenting an event. Share your plan with your counselor and get your counselor's input and approval before you proceed. Then, using either a film camera or a digital camera, produce your approved picture story. Process your images and select eight to 12 images that best tell your story. Arrange your images in order, then mount the prints on a poster board. If you are using digital images, you may create a slide show on your computer or produce printouts for your poster board. Share your picture story with your counselor.
    b. Choose a topic that interests you to photograph for an exhibit or display. Get your counselor's approval, then photograph (digital or film) your topic. Process your images. Choose 20 of your favorite images and mount them on poster board. Share your display with your counselor. If you are using digital images, you may create a slide show on your computer or produce printouts for your poster board.
  5. Discuss with your counselor the career opportunities in photography. Pick one that interests you and explain how to prepare for such a career. Discuss with your counselor the education and training such a career would require.


The official source for the information shown in this article or section is:
Boy Scout Requirements, 2012 Edition (BSA Supply No. 34765)

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Notes

Worksheet A FREE workbook for Photography is available here! Adobe Acrobat PDF
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  2. "Get a signed Merit Badge application from your Scoutmaster." An online, printable Word doc file version is available.


Requirement resources

Related awards

Art Awards Links - (Photography is an applied art) Art-related awards

Hobby Awards

Hobby-related awards


See also

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Varsity Scout portal
Venturing portal

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