Angles: High and Low

High Angle

High Angle

• Photographer is positioned above subject• Subject usually has space around in photo

High Angle

• Subjects are usually small, and photo makes them look even smaller.

High Angle

• Also brings about feelings of innocence, peace, relaxation, solitude.

High Angle

• Typical subjects include nature, children, small animals.

Children

Nature

Small Animals

Low Angle

Low Angle

• Photographer is below subject• Subject usually fills frame from side-to-side

Low Angle

• Subjects can extend beyond the frame of photo

Low Angle

• Subjects are usually large, or meant to seem even larger

Low Angle

• Brings about feelings of dominance, strength, chaos, controlling

Low Angle • Typical subjects include buildings, large

animals, mountains, adults, or authority figures

Buildings/Structures

People

Authority Figures

Nature

Animals