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Definition:Definition: subject matter elements within
the picture area.
Photographic Composition
Definition: Definition: The pleasing arrangement of subject matter elements within the picture area.
Photographic Composition
Photographic Composition
Point of Interest• One Element Per Photo
• Think Ahead
• Large contrasting elements immediately demand attention.
• Humans attract attention, particularly eyes
Photographic Composition
Simplicity• Tell One Story
• Avoid Cluttered Backgrounds
• Focus on a Feature
Photographic Composition
Rule of Thirds• Center = Boring
• Use Rule of Thirds
Photographic Composition
Viewpoint & Camera Angle• Close but not the same
•Low angle= Drama & Size
• High angle = Orientation & Relationship
Photographic Composition
Balance• Makes photographs look harmonious
• Symmetrical/Formal
- Equal weight on both sides
• Asymmetrical/Informal
- Pivot the symmetrical photo
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Photographic Composition
More Balance• Higher is heavier
• Intense objects appear heavier
• Similar shape, similar weight