Friday, January 6, 2012

Photo Composition

Snapshot- is a quick shot, often spontaneous, taken to record a moment in time

Photograph- an image taken with care and thought

Rule of Thirds- imagery lines drawn dividing the frame of your camera into thirds
                        ~ Place important object where lines intersect
                        ~ Place horizon line at the top or bottom horizontal divider
                        ~ Subject can fill up entire frame for close-up image

Leading Lines- use lines created within the foreground or background of the composition to lead the viewer's eye through the photo
                         ~lines can draw attention to one or more intended subjects or a single focal point

Point of View- change the way your subject is perceived by changing the camera position
                         ~ If you want a subject to seem tall, take the picture so that the camera is looking up
                         ~ Vice Versa

Simplicity- keep your background simple and clear of clutter
                ~ the mood and effectiveness of the photo can be altered by what is in the background
                ~ a chaotic composition will cause the viewer to look away

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