Friday, January 6, 2012

Photo Composition

Snapshot- a quick shot, often spontaneous, taken to record a moment in time.
Photograph- an image taken with care and thought.
Rule of Thirds-
imaginary lines drawn dividing the frame of your camera into thirds both horizontally and vertically. Place the important subject or important elements in your composition where the lines intersect. Place the horizon line at the top of bottom horizontal divider. Or fill up the entire frame with the subject for a close up image.
Leading Lines-  Use lines created within the foreground or background of the composition to lead the viewer's eye through the photo. Lines can draw attention to one or more intended subjects or a single focal point.
Point of View- change the way your subject is perceived by changing the camera position. Composing a shot that you want to seem tall; angle the camera upward, and vice versa.
Simplicity- Keep the background simple and clear of clutter.
The mood can be affected by what is in the background.
A chaotic composition will cause the viewer to look away.

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