Basic Elements

of Photographic

Composition

Theory of Photographic

Composition can be

summed up in this phrase—

”You do not TAKE a photo,

you MAKE a photo”

For most, “Taking” a photo

is another way of making a

record of a moment in time.

The Birthday, The Graduation, The

Vacation, The Friends, The BFF !!!

“Taking” a photo is a reflex.

“Making” a photo is a

thoughtful act

The word “Thoughtful” is not

used to suggest kindness,

consideration, or sympathy.

It is a “Thought-filled” action

Rule of 3rds

This is Rule of 3rds….

This is NOT….

This is Rule of 3rds….

This is NOT….

This is Rule of 3rds….

This is NOT….

Any Questions?

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PHOTO 2013

“Hey, Mr. Baltz will

you show us another

video from that

super cool English

Dude?”

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PHOTO 2013

Why, of course,

Johnny! How nice of

you to ask!

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PHOTO 2013

What good is an

assignment if you

don’t have a

WORKSHEET!

Rule of 3rds Assignment:

• 2 Rule of 3rds photos using a

PERSON

• 2 Rule of 3rds photos using

an OBJECT (building, book, bottle,

etc)

Let’s take a look

at two videos

that will help

explain this

concept.