1. COMPOSITION & THE BEST OF HS PRESS PHOTOS 2010
Part 1: What makes a yearbook photo, not just good, but award-winningly amazing awesomeness?
COMPOSITION & THE BEST OF HS PRESS PHOTOS 2010

3. Divide the frame into thirds vertically and horizontally.
Rule of thirds
Divide the frame into thirds vertically and horizontally.
Place subject on one of the intersections
Never center

4. Fill the Frame
Get in tight.
More emotional and more dramatic

5. Other elements of Composition Dominance Subordination Contrast
Use one or a combo of several
Dominance
Subordination
Contrast
Selective focus
Leading lines/looks
Get down & shoot up
Catch action
Simplicity
Mood/emotion
Action/reaction
Unique angles

6. Dominance – the main subject of the photograph
Subordination – secondary objects that strengthen or lead to the dominant.

7. Contrast – black or dark versus white or lighter elements of the photo helps to bring out a mood or element.

8. Fresh angle –Find a new way of looking at the same thing.

9. Selective focus – Bringing some elements into focus and purposely make some blurry.

10. Leading lines-
Use elements and other people’s eyes in foreground and background to lead to the subject.

11. Repetition-
Look for objects and people that create repetitive patterns

12. Catch action – Get the action moving toward
you or from the side.

13. Simplicity – watch backgrounds or other distracting elements.

14. Mood – capture the overall feel for the event.

15. Emotion & Reaction- Pay attention to people’s reactions before, during, and after events. Use the reaction as your dominant element.

16. Get down, and shoot up– instead of looking straight ahead, or down to the tops of heads, get below their subject to capture a unique image.

17. Suggestions for taking Activity Photos
Know when events and meetings happen.
Plan ahead and position yourself close to the action.
Watch for behind the scene moments and people who rarely are noticed.
Position yourself in front or on the side of action.
Get a variety of people in shots.
Ask members or sponsors for ideas.

20. CAPTURING MOMENTS

25. ENVIRONMENTAL PHOTO

28. LEADING LINES

30. Get DOWN, and shoot UP!