What are the stages of photography?

In order to capture the perfect picture, there are a few steps we will need to take:

• Planning
• Shooting
• Editing
• Presentation

Today’s lesson is going to be all about the Planning stage.

Mindful Activity:
Before we start, let’s do a mindfulness activity together. Being mindful means that we are aware of the world around us, so lets take a minute to focus our senses.

• Open your eyes. Take a quick, quiet look around the classroom.
• Notice:
  1. Three things you can see
  2. Two things you can hear
  3. One thing you can feel
• Close your eyes and take a deep breathe – try to remember what you noticed
  and picture them in your head.
• Open your eyes and allow yourself to feel focused.

History of Photography
Photography in Wales has very strong routes, due to our rich landscapes and history.

Margam Park, was the home of many famous early photographers who were early pioneers in pinhole photography.

The Dillwyn Llewelyn family had strong connections to Margam and the surrounding area in Neath Port Talbot. During the early years of photography, estates like Margam Park provided ideal locations for photographers to experiment.
With its:

• Open landscapes
• Historic buildings
• Natural features like trees, water and gardens

William Henry Fox

William Henry Fox Talbot (1800–1877) was an English scientist and inventor who helped create photography as we
know it today. He developed the calotype process, which allowed multiple copies of a photograph to be made from a single negative.

Although Talbot did not live in Neath Port Talbot, he worked closely with people in South Wales, sharing ideas and
techniques that helped photography develop in this area.

 

 

 

 

John Dillwyn Llewelyn

John Dillwyn Llewelyn (1810–1882) was a Welsh scientist, photographer and landowner who lived in South Wales. He was part of an influential family connected to industry, science, and culture in the region. He lived at Penllergare Estate near Swansea, where he carried out many of his photographic experiments. His lifestyle allowed him time and space to explore photography, science, and nature.
He:

• Built his own photographic equipment and darkrooms
• Took photographs of plants, landscapes, and local surroundings
• Experimented with early techniques alongside Talbot

 

 

 

Mary Dillwyn