Composition Composition TechniquesTechniques

Rules of ThirdsRules of Thirds FramingFraming PerspectivePerspective FocusFocus

Rules of Thirds Imaginary guide lines for framing

your shot Image feels “balanced" and pleasing

to the eye.

Rules of ThirdsFrame is divided into 9

sections

Framing

Use natural surroundings to add more interest

Perspective Shot at Eye Level, High, or Low

Scenery shoots have a cool perspective when shot low.

People shots are a little more flattering shot high.

Eye Level Same height as your

object Get down on their level Try to get eye contact

Low point of view

High point of view

Focus Tips Zoom in to focus Press the shutter

button halfway down to set the focus

Camera Shake: Camera is waiting for more light.

Distance

Close Enough? Fill the frame with

the subject Frame your photo Look around the

edges of your photo before you click

Is there anything extra ?

Portrait or Landscape?

Your Digital Camera

Flash Good up to 10 feet Removes shadows from daylight shots

Macro: Close-Up Shots

Allows you to get close to your image

I to 3 feet Best to use a tripod

Action Shots

Press the shutter button lightly half way to focus

When focused: it will beep two times and indicator light will turn green

Preview Pictures

Download Images

Download images to your document folder.

Questions

Resources

Composition & Framing Techniques: http://www.tutorial9.net/photography/composition-and-framing/