Composition Shooting Assignment

DSLR

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Elements and Principles of Photography

Leading Lines:  a composition technique where lines that lead directly to the principle subject in the image attract the viewer's eye

the lines of the road lead toward the tree and house in the background

Vertical Lines: lines that go north to south (grandness and spirituality) 

piano keys are positioned vertically

Horizontal Lines: lines that go east to west conveying rest, calm, tranquil 

the boards of wood are laid horizontally

Diagonal Lines: They draw the eye of an image’s viewer through the photograph and create points of interest as they intersect with other lines and often give images depth by suggesting perspective

the rock the turtle is standing on is angled diagonally which make the turtle on a diagonal line

Curved Lines:  A curved line can be geometric, like the arc of a perfect circle. Curved lines can also be "organic," creating irregular lines and shapes

the edges of the guitar are curved

Symmetrical Balance: one side balances/mirrors the other

you could cut this picture in half and it would hold the same elements on each side

Asymmetrical Balance: informal balance; occurs when elements are placed unevenly in a piece, but work together to produce harmony overall

the picture couldn't be split in half and have the same things/elements on each side, but it works together as a whole

Unity: all elements work together to produce balanced, harmonious, complete whole

the chains are linked together

Variety: a way of combining elements of art in involved ways to achieve intricate and complex relationships

the variety of colors creates the rainbow

Movement/Rhythm: the path the viewer’s eye takes through the artwork; a movement in which some elements recurs regularly

the skater and the water around them is moving

Emphasis: elements that are given dominance or attention

the flower is given the emphasis because it is in color while the background is black and white

Proportion/Scale: ratio that defines the size relationships

the tulip is so close to the camera it looks big enough to be the girl's skirt

Repetition/Pattern: repeated consistency of an element

the little glass bubble thing is repeated constantly

Bird's Eye View: view from above looking down

the camera is looking down from the top of the staircase to the bottom landing

Worm's Eye View: view from below looking up

the camera is in the ground looking up at the house

Horizon Line: a dividing point in the photograph; an anchor that the rest of the image is formed around

the sun and sky both come out of the horizon line

Rule of Thirds: the frame can be divided into three vertical sections and three horizontal sections

it can be divided equally into three vertical and horizontal sections

Framing: using natural surroundings mindfully can add more meaning and focus to your subject

the trees frame the couple

Simplicity: keep the items in your photo relatively simple

the only thing happening in this picture is the flower

Texture: appearance and feel of a surface

you can almost feel the ridges in the picture