PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT

Phase 1 Checklist

Phase 1: Students submit the following for Phase 1 of their Photography Project

Due Date: August 15th 2026

Format: Google Doc uploaded in the folder shared by City as Lab

Please do not begin taking photographs until this phase is approved.

Research and brainstorm with your team a list of at least 20 specific ideas connected to native biodiversity, ecosystems, species, habitats, or environmental stories from their city which you would think would help you meet the challenge. We need to see all 20 ideas in one table. You should have a justification for each of the 20 ideas in the second column next to the idea. These ideas need to be varied keeping in mind the CaL rubric and the challenge. Read the challenge here and reach out to us to gain more clarity, if needed.

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Brainstorm Ideas
How will this photo adhere to the challenge/theme?
2. Shortlist

Students should shortlist any 10 ideas and highlight them in the above table. The final 10 should demonstrate variety in biodiversity subjects, artistic composition, and storytelling.

3. Rationale

For each shortlisted idea, students should explain:

  • Why the idea was selected
  • How it connects to the theme
  • Ecological or cultural significance
  • What story the image may communicate
  • Which artistic elements they plan to capture
4. Research Expectations

Students should research native species, ecosystems, conservation issues, local geography, and environmental impact before photography begins.

5. Process Planning
  • Location of the shoot
  • Travel and permissions required
  • Safety measures
  • Best time for photography
  • Angles and composition
  • Editing or filters
  • Authenticity method
  • Ethical treatment of wildlife
6. Equipment

Students should specify the camera/device they plan to use.

 
7. Delegation of Responsibilities
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Rationale
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