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Page 1: Photography Class Composition. What makes a good picture?

Photography Class

Composition

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What makes a good picture?

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What determines the subject?

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Composition

• Focus on one subject

• Backgrounds should not be busy

• Contrasts of color

• Ask why am I taking this Picture

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Rule of Thirds

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Examples of Rule Of Thirds

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Rule of threes

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Strong Rule of Thirds Photograph?

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NO, not Rule of Thirds.

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Balance

• Look for balance from side to side• Balance of objects• Balance of patterns• Balance of light• Balance of background

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Lines

• Create Lines in your pictures• Line up objects• Lines create paths for the eye or

subject• Avoid lines that detract or extend

subject• Diagonal lines are powerful and

dynamic• Avoid clashing of lines

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“S” lines sooth

• S shape line sooth the eye in a picture

• S lines signify the gentle road!

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Patterns

• Look for pattern in you pictures

• They can create shapes or lines

• They can be symmetrical or Asymmetrical

• They can show path or direction

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Framing

• Look for or create frames

• Frames can be of any shape

• Frames can conflict or harmonize

• Try to follow rules within frames

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Find the picture

• Most pictures have three pictures in them

• Find the global view• Find the intimate view• Find the message

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Balance & Things to Avoid

This is an example of symmetrical or formal balance

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Using Negative Space

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Another Example

AVOID THIS!

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A full body shot

Needs to include the Full Body

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Greatness in the rules

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Assignment #5 Rule Of Thirds

• This weeks assignment is to photograph one picture using the Rule Of Thirds.

• Composition is the key element.

• Placement of subject is critical.

• Content of photograph should be interesting and photographed using all skills you have gained so far.

• Create great images.

• Have fun and good luck.

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