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Photography—Planning
 A yearbook consists not only of the big events, sports, academics, organizations and class portraits, it is also a record of student life. Creating a book with complete coverage takes planning.
Organization
- Determine which sections will be included in your book (sports, academics, organizations, seniors, underclass) and how they will be covered
- Find out from the school administration when picture day is scheduled
- Make a list of the organizations, clubs and sports for which group pictures will need to be taken
- Make a list of all the events that need to be included in your yearbook
- Identify the activities, styles, and habits you want to include (fashions, typical possessions, hangouts)
The Assignment
Discuss the assignment with the photographer ahead of time. Designers and reporters need to clearly communicate to photographers what is needed for a page. Relay information about any specific moments or people that should be captured. Encourage photographers to take photos from different angles and to include a variety of people.
Take more photos than you think you will need. Remember, not all photos will turn out picture-perfect, so extra photos will provide more flexibility as the yearbook is designed.
Everyone Is a Photographer
One way to ensure that a variety of events are covered with an assortment of photos is to ask students, parents, and faculty to submit photos they've taken. (Show your appreciation by giving photo credits to those individuals not on the photography staff.)
Hand out digital camera to different students throughout the year and ask them to take action photos of a typical day.
Mix It Up
When looking through the yearbook, the first thing students will look for are photos of themselves, their friends or their favorite teachers. Be sure to include as many groups and individuals as possible. Avoid featuring the same students over and over. In addition to a school portrait, attempt to include every student in at least one additional photo. |
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