1. SPACE / DEPTH
In Photography, space refers to the use of negative space (empty space) or to the illusion of depth created by overlapping elements.

2. Depth
A sense of depth can be created by overlapping elements in order to create the following layers
Foreground
Middleground
Background

3. Depth - foreground, middleground, background

4. Depth - foreground, middleground, background

5. Shallow depth of field: When only part of the image is in focus
In photography, Depth of Field refers to the amount of focus within an image. DOF is controlled by Lens Aperture (size of opening in the lens).
Deep depth of field: Everything in focus from foreground all the way to background.
Shallow depth of field: When only part of the image is in focus

6. Only part of the image is in focus
Shallow Depth of Field
Only part of the image is in focus

7. Only part of the image is in focus
Shallow Depth of Field
Only part of the image is in focus

8. All layers of the image are in focus
Deep Depth of Field
All layers of the image are in focus

9. All layers of the image are in focus
Deep Depth of Field
All layers of the image are in focus

10. Negative Space
Negative space can communicate moods, ideas, and emotions.

11. Negative Space
Negative space can bring the emphasis to either the subject or the empty space.

12. Space / Depth Examples Find the following examples and post them:
Shallow depth of field with foreground, middleground, background
Deep Depth of field with foreground, middleground, background
Negative space creating emotion
Negative space bringing focus to the subject.
After each image, write two sentences explaining the following:
How is space being created in this image?
What idea/feeling/mood does the use of space communicate?
Ralph H. Gibson
American, b, 1939
Self Portrait in Paris, Hotel du Pont Royal
1985
gelatin silver print on paper