Photography 101

COMPOSITION

Basic photography COMPOSITION requires you to see as the camera, taking in foreground, background and everything surrounding your intended subject.In this segment, we will think about positioning, arranging, and other elements.

Rule of Thirds

The rule of thirds is the basis for capturing well balanced and interesting shots. It allows viewer to interact with the subject more naturally.

Rule of Thirds

Rule of Thirds

Vertical Lines ….The lines that can be found in images are very powerful elements that can add dynamic impact in terms of mood.Before shooting, ask yourself: what lines are in front of me and how can they add emphasis to the image.

Horizontal Lines …. stability, calm

Vertical Lines … "height" / superiority

Diagonal Lines…. sense of action

Arrangement….Every picture tells

a story and how we arrange an image is an integral part of the story telling process.

Change your subject’s position or angle

CroppingBrings subject in closer

Fill the frameAdd interesting

elementsUse photo editing tools

ANGLES ….

Get creative and try shooting the same thing from several different angles for entirely new looks of the same subject.

CroppingCropping

brings the subject in closer for the center of focus

FramingLook foropenings

thatlead tointerestingobjects.

Fill Your Frame

Add Interesting Elements

Change Background w/photo editing software

Large Groups

Tallest in Center … shorter to outside

Other Group Arrangements

Standing

Sitting

Child

Forced Perspective