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The art and science of photography

07 February 2024

Why are photographs important in science? They tell the stories of scientists and their discoveries and they're used by scientists to collect data to do science. For example, photographs are used to record features of several different scientific specimens. Learn more about the art and science of photography.

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In the DIY guide below, Matt Walters, science communicator at UC's School of Biological Sciences, shares a few of his photography techniques for you to try. Learn how to tell your story through pictures, and how to take photos that help identify specimens in the wild. Make your photos stand out and get noticed!

We'd love to see the photos you take as you try out some of these activities. Feel free to share your work at scienceoutreach@canterbury.ac.nz or via our Facebook or Instagram.

The Art and Science of Photography

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