Photoshop guide to teach and support student whilst editing. Inspired by Matthieu Bourel’s work, the guide teaches a number of techniques including lasso select, gradient filters, selection contracting and layering. Quite an advanced editing technique for more able students.
Basic pattern and line workshop. Designed so can be completed even with phones. Comes complete with theory, image analysis and a variety of written and practical tasks. Booklet and supporting powerpoint included in package. Perfect for all ages.
A full guide on how to edit in the style of Marcelo Monreal. Made for use with Photoshop but can also be used with online software like Photopea. Great for GCSE and A level pupils who want an editing technique that looks really slick and isn’t that challenging. To be used with own images or stock.
Teaching all the essentials to students who have just started studying photography. Starts with the basic skills, then composition and then a Platon focused portraiture project.
Each booklet comes with supporting powerpoints and homework as well as editing guides.
A full guide on how to edit in the style of Liz Orton. Made for use with Photoshop but can also be used with online software like Photopea. Great for GCSE and A level pupils who want an editing technique that looks really slick and isn’t that challenging.
Photography guide for the levitation technique of photographer Franck Bohbot. Teaches essential photoshop skills like layer masks, colour manipulation and drop shadow to name a few. Great for ks4 or 5 and can techniques can be used if looking at other photographers who focus on levitation like Li Wei.
Editing guide for a Tiny planet workshop. Really good resource for a great looking outcomes with minimal effort. Great for GCSE photography. Can be linked to photographers like Alexandre Duret-Lutz.
Includes an in-depth editing guide made for Adobe Photoshop CS5 or later
Photography resource that focuses on students telling a story using imagery. Can be completed on phones and software like powerpoint to present images. Perfect for those who are new to teaching photography and want a great unit that can be completed on any budget. Comes with both booklet and supporting powerpoint.
Great editing guide on how to do the popular dispersion effect. Makes your subject look like they’re being broken apart. In-depth guide is made to work with Adobe Photoshop CS5 or later.
Great for GCSE students or as a workshop so quick and easy outcomes.
A full guide on how to take photos and edit in the style of Pelle Cass. Made for use with Photoshop but can also be used with online software like Photopea. Great for GCSE and A level pupils who want an editing technique that looks really slick and isn’t that challenging.
Lesson and information sheet detailing how students can best complete an artist research page. For this activity I have picked an artist I always use at the start of a manipulation year long scheme of work I have designed. The photographer is Ulric Collette, who I picked because it’s a fun activity (face merge) that teaches essential skills like local adjustments and layering.
This pack includes the artist research which has a powerpoint that has a checklist of all that needs to be considered for artist research or images analysis, examples, and an artist research help sheet that has all the relevant information about photographer Ulric.
Perfect for the start of year and could be adapted for any artist you choose. Designed for AS and year 10 and those starting out in photography.
Works well when coupled with the Ulric Collette shooting plan and guides.
I always find it useful for students to present their strongest image on its own page then annotate it detailing the areas in which they have been successful and any that need developing.
Guide that informs students how to present their work then asks a series of questions for them to consider when annotating their work.
Designed for all levels of photography as helps students critique their work in a way that is detailed. Works well for all exam boards. Helps students meet AO4 with confidence and could even be used to help annotate final piece.
Powerpoint that details how to produce a shooting plan and then use lighting to create different aesthetics. Focus on flat lighting as project is based on the work of photographer Ulric Collette and his face merges.
Includes an in-depth breakdown of how to decipher where a photographer has positioned lighting, examples of how lighting positioning affects imagery, how to produce a plan for shooting and finally, a checklist that details all things to consider when shooting or producing a plan.
Designed to go with the Ulric artist research and image analysis, contact sheet and editing guide and the final piece write up lessons. Perfect for year 10 or AS but can be implemented anywhere on a photographic scheme.
Full unit of work that focuses on Helmo’s Fashion animals series. Teaches everything that is need to hit each assessment objective both at GCSE and A level. This includes:
Artist research and image analysis
Shooting plan and lighting analysis
Contact sheet creation and best images section
Editing pages production
Editing guide explaining how to produce work
Best edit (final outcome) presentation and annotation guide
I use this as the third artist inspired unit that I complete near the start of any photographic course because of the focus on studio lighting, but also because of the simple editing techniques that cover blending modes. Students also learn what is required to hit each assessment objective and helps them gain an understanding of how to present their work in a detailed and reflective way.
Includes stock images of animals for editing.
One of my favourite units as the outcomes can be quite sophisticated considering the process is so simple.
Full unit of work that focuses on Lisa Creagh’s Instant Garden series. Teaches everything that is need to hit each assessment objective both at GCSE and A level. This includes:
Artist research and image analysis
Shooting plan and scanography analysis
Contact sheet creation and best images section
Editing pages guide
Editing guide explaining how to complete edit
Best edit (final outcome) presentation and annotation guide
I use this as the second artist that I usually complete at the start of any photographic course because it is fun and teaches essential skills whilst editing but also shows the different means students can use to create imagery. It also shows students what is required to hit each assessment objective and gives them an understanding of how to present their work in a detailed and reflective way.
Can be adapted for any photographer
Great photoshop editing guide for a floating person in the style of photography Andreas Lie. Can be completed with your own images or stock. Useful for students who have some photoshop experience and those who would like to learn useful techniques. Teaches students how to blend layers, use spherical distortion, blend multiple layers, colour manipulation and local adjustments.
Suitable for all governing bodies. Teachers would need some photoshop experience for this one and I would recommend creating an edit yourself before giving it to a class. Perfect for end of year if in a rush or to help develop the skills needed to be successful on a photography A level or GCSE.
Photography editing guide to create work in the style of artist Julian Opie. Can be easily completed using photoshop or a host of other editing platforms. Useful for a quick editing process that can be used by a diverse range of students. Teaches skills that can be applied to a number of different projects. Perfect for A level or GCSE students who have an interest in the more arty and creative side of photography.
Suitable for all governing bodies. Even teachers with limited photoshop experience could easily teach this. Perfect for end of year if in a rush or to help develop the skills needed to be successful on a photography A level or GCSE.
In depth editing guide inspired by the photographer Micaela Lattanzio. Multiple techniques including: fragmenting, drop shadow, layering and selection tools. Quite an advanced editing technique that takes time to complete. Will be perfect for higher ability students who feel confident on photoshop and want a challenge. GCSE later years or A level would make good use of this.
Unit of work focusing on double exposure and the work or Luke Gram. Each assessment objective is covered and work well as a unit that introduces what is expected of students at GCSE. Plenty of theory and examples of presentation.
Photohunt designed for keystage 3 pupils. Project designed for online or at home learning which asks pupils to take photos of objects that look like letters and examines forced perspective. Has a range of supporting theory and guides for editing images once taken. Supporting powerpoint for delivery in class. Runs for around 6-8 lessons.