Resource Library·Merit Badge

Photography

Elective merit badge — requirements, troop progress, and nothing shelved yet (be the first to suggest something).Official BSA page ↗Workbook (PDF) ↗

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From the official BSA merit badge pamphlet — wording is paraphrased here. Confirm against the current pamphlet for sign-off.

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For the whole badge
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1a
Explain photography hazards and responses, including weather, sun, and water exposure
1b
View the Personal Safety Awareness "Digital Safety" video
2
2a
Light: natural/ambient, low light, artificial (flash)
2b
Exposure: aperture (f-stops), shutter speed, ISO
2d
Composition: rule of thirds, leading lines, framing, depth
2f
Stop action and blur motion
2g
Decisive moment (captured action or expression)
3
Explain basic camera parts and operation; explain how an exposure is made
4
(Do any 2 of the following)
4a
Photograph one subject from two angles or perspectives
4b
Photograph one subject under artificial and natural light
4c
Photograph one subject with two depths of field
4d
Photograph one subject with two compositional techniques
5
(Do any 3 of the following)
5a
Close-up of a person
5b
Two to three people interacting
5f
Picture of a person: candid, posed, or camera aware
6
(Do any one of the following)
6a
Crop your photograph
6b
Adjust the exposure or make a color correction
6c
Show another way to improve your picture for impact
7
7a
Plan the images needed for your photo story
7b
Get counselor input and approval on the plan before proceeding
7c
Select 8-12 images, arrange in order on poster board or electronically; share the story
8
Identify three photography careers; explain how to prepare for one and why it interests you