Photography in Education
TECH2113Dr. Alaa SadikDepartment of Instructional & Learning Technologies
Photographic Composition
Defining Photographic Composition
Generally the term composition means “putting together”.
Photographic composition is simply the selection and arrangement of subjects (elements) within the picture area.
Photographic Composition
Good composition allow photographer to convey messages and emotions through the images.
Effective photo composition is made by:
Placing objects in appropriate positions. Choosing an appropriate point of view. Waiting for the opportune moment
Photographic Composition
Rules of composition
Rule of thirds Framing Visual cropping Angle of the view Balance Perspective (scale) Moving in close Action Diagonal lines
Photographic Composition
Rule of thirdsImagine there are lines dividing the image into thirds, both horizontally and vertically, essentially dividing your image into nine equal-shaped blocks.
Frame your subject at one of the intersection points instead of in the center of the viewfinder.
Photographic Composition
Visual croppingCrop your photos visually before you take them.
Remove, or crop, the elements you don't need from your photos simply by moving closer to your subject, zooming in on your subject, or moving your subject within the viewfinder.
Photographic Composition
BalanceBalance is correct combination of colors, shapes, and areas of light and dark that complement one another.
Think about your subject and capture it from an angle, viewpoint, or even time of day that focuses attention on the subject.
Photographic Composition
Action
Action in photography refers to the state of capturing active subjects or elements while moving.
Photographic Composition
Diagonal linesDiagonal lines rule is an effective way of drawing the eye of those viewing an image into it and to the main focal point.
The lines could be the shape of a path, a line of trees, a fence, river or any other feature in an image.
Photographic Composition
Different photo compositions
1. Shooting landscape
2. Shooting portrait
3. Shooting different angles of view
4. Shooting panoramic
5. Shooting in macro
6. Shooting lightning
Photographic Composition
Different photo compositions
7. Shooting sunsets
8. Shooting at night
9. Shooting actions
10. Shooting hard-to-focus subjects
11. Creative shots
Photographic Composition
Different photo compositions
Examples
Please complete the missing slides
[define, find example and provide tips for good composing]
Photographic Composition
2. Portrait
Definition
Portrait is a representation of a person, in which the face and its expression is predominant.
Photographic Composition
2. Composing a Good Portrait
Tips!
Fill the frame with your subject. Keep eyes in the upper third. Use framing to concentrate all attention on your subject. Create texture. Change your angles.
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