Final+Proposal

=Formal Proposal =

**Background **
My rationale for working on this project is to inform people about what can be done to vastly improve photographs. I want to dedicate myself, my time, and my money to this topic because I want to challenge my creative mind. I want to see things in different ways and photograph simple beauties in the world. My driving question relates to the necessary knowledge in achieving high quality photos. In the project, i will address the necessary steps, and fundamental prerequisites to taking high quality photos.

**Vision **
When completed, this project should inspire people to go beyond "AUTO" mode in their cameras, and explore functions like ISO, exposure, and focus levels. Those who take my advice and guidance should, if they choose, have the ability to take higher quality photos than they previously could. The project will address the driving question by showing off my personal before and after pictures. It will also address the driving question by showing off peoples' pictures through a photography competition.

**Goals **

 * Know the camera modes/functions
 * Know how to take good photos
 * Teach others how to take better pictures
 * Host a photo competition
 * Get the paper and PowerPoint completed in time

**Products **
To show that I have met my goals, I will reveal before and after pictures in PowerPoint. This will demonstrate the difference in steps taken to correct the image, while making it look professional. There will not only be a PowerPoint to show the project itself, but there will be a photography competition in the Airport Wing.

As additional information is concerned, I don't believe I need any. As for materials, i will need a tripod, and with funding, I can afford to get large prints for the winners of the photo competition.

 * TIME LINE:**
 * Get competition approved by Mr.Hackney and Mr. Kell (10-24-2008)
 * Make Flyers and sign up sheets for competition (10-27-2008)
 * Post Flyers (10-27-2008)
 * Constantly Check email for submitted submitted photos (every day)
 * Finish Power Point (1-1-2009)
 * have all pictures taken (every day)

**Mentor and Topic Expert Analysis **

 * **Mentor:** My mentor is my girlfriend, Chasity Crenshaw. She is my mentor because she spends a lot of time with me, and we talk a lot about my project. she knows what it takes for me to stay on task, and she knows me well enough to know when I'm frustrated or, usually often, optimistic. She has taught me a lot about patience, and keeping a good schedule for taking pictures. I talk with her everyday and spend most days of the week with her. She is a big part of my project.
 * **Topic Expert:** Raphaela Coelho, is my topic expert as well as my sister. She has a very advanced camera I can use in completing this project, and she has knowledge of the camera modes and functions. She is extremely creative and quick to making decisions, and knows what she is talking about. She is readily available and I can talk to her whenever I need, and want.

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This project is very important to me. I have never ran any competition, just competed. I have never won any competition, and I want to be able to judge things legitimately and announce a winner. I want to take control of something and be in charge of something bigger than me. I am super good at technology and art, and my creative mind and quick mind has propelled me to succeed in achieving my goals in this project.======