Photography Basics

Composition to AVOID, like the plague Position of the subject Misplaced objects No center of visual interest Inappropriate composition Overall composition problems

Photo Don’ts Position of the subject

Photo Don’ts – Misplaced Objects

Photo Don’ts – No Center of Visual Interest

Photo Don’ts Inappropriate Composition

Photo Don’ts – Overall Composition

GOOD PHOTOS

Action : Candids capturing the peak of action

Reaction : Candids illuminating emotional responses

Scrapbook : Posed photos featuring unique personalities

Illustration : Adding dimensions to verbal content

Quality Composition Elements

Rule of thirds Subject is divided into thirds vertically and horizontally Subject is placed on one of the intersecting lines or hot spots

Framing Use of objects or people to frame subject (center of visual interest) Draws attention to subject

Angle of view Bird’s eye view – high Worm’s eye view - low

Leading lines and looks Imaginary or real lines lead the reader to the subject

Selective focus Subject(s) are in focus while background is blurred

Repetition Repetition of people, patterns, expressions or surroundings

Silhouettes Subject appears black because light source is behind subject and not the photographer