“troubled times” by: victor perykin 1. 2. “tarnished reputation” by: chabanov
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Photography and Photojournalism
Observe the following pictures. As we browse through the pictures, describe
elements that make these pictures striking, interesting, or memorable.
“Troubled Times”By: Victor Perykin
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“Tarnished Reputation” by: Chabanov
By: Necronom
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4.“This life…” by: Onlyevier
“Sun on Ice” by AniMale5.
“Window Shopper” by Trueblood
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7. “Getting Some Air” by: haleyonfire
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The word photography is derived from the Greek words photos (light) and graphos (drawing).
It literally means drawing with light.
Photography
Underexposuretoo dark/not enough light
Overexposure too light/too much light
Harsh light sunny day with distinct shadows
Soft lightcloudy day with no harsh shadows
Quantity & Quality of Light
Which lighting category applies to this photo?
Which lighting category applies to this photo?
Which lighting category applies to this photo?
Which lighting category applies to this photo?
Front lightingLight hitting straight onResults in a flat, static image with
little depth
Back lightingLight from behind the subjectSilhouette with little detail
Direction of Light
Which lighting category applies to this photo?
Which lighting category applies to this photo?
Which lighting category applies to this photo?
Draw a tic-tac-toe board on your picture. The subject goes at the intersection of any two lines
The goal is to keep the subject out of the center of the frame
Framing Photos
Examples!
Examples!
Examples!
Examples!
Examples!
Mug shotsEyes appear at the top third of the photo
Landscape/seascapeThe horizon appears on either the top third or the bottom third, not in the middle
Framing Photos
Examples!
Examples!
Examples!
Improving Composition
Move up and close to fill the frame
Try different angles (up high or down low)
Watch the background to avoid distracting objects
Improving Composition1.Framing — A composition technique in which the center
of visual interest in a photo is framed by objects in the foreground that are usually out of focus; lends depth
2.Repetition of shapes — A technique that uses repetition of elements, or a break in the repetition, to grab the viewer’s attention.
3.S curves — A technique that uses elements in a photo shaped in curves to grab the viewer’s attention
4.Leading lines — A technique that uses the lines in one part of a photograph to lead the viewer into another part of the image
Framing Examples
Framing Examples
Framing Examples
Repetition of Shapes Examples
Repetition of Shapes Examples
Repetition of Shapes Examples
S-Curves Examples
S-Curves Examples
S-Curves Examples
Leading Lines Examples
Leading Lines Examples
Leading Lines Examples