Composition in Photography
This week you are required to go out and take photos that represent the principles of design. Part of the challenge is conceptual - how creative can you be with design principles such as unity and texture? The success of your photo will depend on that creative approach, and your ability to capture a strong composition. This week we are going to discuss what makes a successful photo. How do you ensure you have a strong composition?
Here is a link to Digital Photography Composition Tips
(http://digital-photography-school.com/digital-photography-composition-tips/ ) .
Please review the following brief articles:
- The Rule of Thirds
- Working the Lines in Your Photography
- Finding Fresh Angles to Shoot From
- Getting Horizons Horizontal
- Getting Images Straight
- Fill Your Frame
- The Importance of Focal Points
- Creating Active Space - Photographing Moving Subjects
- Getting Backgrounds Right
- Framing Your Shots
- How to Break the Rules of Photography
Once you have finished your review, please comment on at least three of the articles. What did you learn? What was helpful? What surprised you? What do you plan to use?
The most simple concept for me to understand was " fill your frame". By reading the short article it became apparent to me that the goal of the frame is to capitalize on the subjects that are being utilized. There should be more detail in the intended focus points than on the negative space.
ReplyDeletethe most simple concept for me to grasp is the rule thirds. the rule of thirds states that the focal point of the composition isn't in the center of the frame. the frame is divided into thirds both horizontally and vertically.
ReplyDeleteI too believe the rule of thirds is easy to learn once you break it down. It's all about placement and how breaking down the composition of an image in "threes"makes the eye go where you want it to go for the maximum effect.
Deletevarying shooting angles allows a photographer to take more dynamic pictures that have a high impact upon the viewer
ReplyDeleteThe rule of thirds helps me visualize the space of a photo before I take it, by positioning the subject proportionally within the frame. Keeping the subject within a third of the photo can create an interesting result, but "fill your frame" is important as well. Your photo will be at its best if the focal point is clearly defined and prominent in your photo. If the subject were too far away, it would leave a bland hard to view photograph.
ReplyDeletefilling the frame is another important element. by filling the frame the photograph appears sharper and clearer
ReplyDeleteThree of the most important tips I've learned in photography are the following:
ReplyDelete1) Active space in portraits are just as vital to the subject because there is more depth, balance, and drama in the entire composition. It staggers the beauty of the overall picture.
2) Focal points are crucial, no matter the location, position or subject; furthermore, color plays as much a dramatic part in portraiture as the size and shape, which stands out in various formats. Anything you capture will have dramatic yet brilliant results. Never underestimate the power of focal points.
3) The overall frame of a photograph matters greatly whether you're at a farmer's market or inside your own home. Make sure the background fits with the subject, if possible. Position yourself because you never know how effective your shots will be; also, your legs are one of the useful tools for cleverly delightful portraits. Do not just rely on your optical zoom on your camera. As photographers, amateur or professional, we have to experiment on all of the basic concepts and tools in order to have successful photographs. We must not be afraid of taking chances, especially with our cameras.
I agree, focal points are crucial, without the focal points being identified the perspective of the subject will be compromised and ultimately be without purpose.
DeleteBecause I've utilzed this technique in recent phtos, I found working with lines , as a useful favorite. Strong line quality seems to create a mood for the photo. The other two are the rule of thirds and getting backgrounds right. The ruleof 3rds surprised me and sparked a bit of thought process for me pending , I can easily relate to a grid-type system. It makes snapping a photo complex and cool at the same time. On the subject of bakgrounds, in my opinion ; the background tends to create a sense of emotion as well as, enhance or distract fhe focal point , which can be tricky and warrant a plethora of changes before shooting. Aperature plays a big part in this process also. Sometimes the wider the shot , the better. And can be adjusted to suit the photographer.
ReplyDeleteWhat makes a successful photograph is the subject that one is trying to capture with a lens. In order to ensure we have a strong composition when it comes to taking photographs, I believe that one must know the rules of photography so that a person can capture a good image. Some of these rules I believe are important towards taking photos will have to be the rule of thirds so the image being captured can be balanced and be uniform. Finding fresh angles to shoot from is also a great rule to always have because it allows the photographer to see a scene and or image from different views that can get different reactions. Also to ensure a strong composition in an image we need to have a good sense of how to frame and also how to choose the backgrounds that will be inside the image. I say this because this will allow the image to be more dynamic and unique so that it can be enjoyed by many viewers.
ReplyDeleteFraming can give your photo strong composition by giving the photo context,depth and layers, a focal point your eye can be drawn to and a view that can be intriguing to the observer of your picture.
ReplyDeleteGreat line usage can also enhance a photograph via the use of well placed horizontal, vertical and diagonal lines. A common use of all three lines are seen in pictures with train tracks in them. Lines can give photographs depth, perspective and great angular composition.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading all the posts I see that photographers tend to use the principles that they are most comfortable with but it never hurts to utilize other techniques that can make the end product that more enjoyable and unique from other images that are in the same category of the image being created. Overall I agree with what everyone said because in order to become a good photographer, one needs to be open to doing things different at times to achieve different outcomes due to the many ways one can go about taking photographs.
ReplyDeleteHello
ReplyDeleteI like to use a balance between filling the frame and using the rules of third. Finding a subject and framing it in a way as too not have it in the center but still give the feeling of filling the frame seems to give me personally the best results.
ReplyDelete