Photography 11

 

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Lesson 1 

Composition Review 

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The goal of this assignment is for you to show your understanding of Photographic Composition 

"Composition is all about how you choose to order the visual elements in you picture."

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Before you go out and shoot alway remember to check over your camera settings (check out the shooting resources page before heading out)

• White Balance

• ISO

• Shooting Mode - Aperture (depth of field), Shutter Speed (Motion)  

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WHAT TO DO:

Shoot excellent and unique examples of the following compositional elements.

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1) Rule of thirds or the Golden Ratio- The dividing of a viewfinder into horizontal and vertical thirds.  The resulting grid will have four key intersections that the main subject should be placed or situated near. (3 Images)

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2) Background - The images directly behind the subject that do not affect the clarity of the center of interest are considered to be backgrounds.  

• busy 

• simple

- make use of depth of field.  

(2 Images) 

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3) Texture - The implied surface of the subject created by the lighting angle as well as the closer distance to the center of interest.  Viewers should get feeling that just touching the print can give them the texture of the subject.  Examples include bark on a tree, surface of certain fruits and vegetables, concrete, water etc. Do not forget focal point. 

• rough

• smooth

• soft

• hard 

(4 Images)

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4) Depth of field - The area before and after the center of interest that remains in focus.  This is controlled through the chosen use of an aperture - f(stop).  This technique helps to isolate the center of interest.

• maximum  

• minimum 

(2 Images)​

   

5) Leading lines - Leading lines are usually pathways or roadways but can sometimes be shadows or waves that lead the viewer to the center of interest, or can be bold lines that can capture and viewers attention.  (2 Images)

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6) Contrast - Is the difference between light and dark in an image. High contrast images will have bright highlights and dark shadows, bold colours, and show texture in the subject. Low contrast images will have a narrow range of tones and might therefore feel flat or dull.

• high 

• low 

(2 Images)

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7) Viewpoint - The photographer’s choice of angle of view, which best describes the subject.  The choice to make the image have a single point perspective (sometimes static) or a 2 point perspective.

• birds eye view

• worms eye view

(2 Images)

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8) Simplicity - The photographers choice to leave the center of interest simple and leave no guesswork for the viewer.  The idea is to not include too many objects of interest in a photograph.

(2 Image)

  

9) Framing - Framing is when you use elements of a scene to create a frame within your frame. For example, you might shoot through a doorway, pulled back curtains, branches, fences, tunnels, or arches to highlight your subject.

(2 Image)

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Symmetry - Creating a balanced image where elements on one side of a central axis mirror those on the other, resulting in a sense of harmony and order.
(2 Image)​

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Juxtaposition - Placing two or more contrasting elements side-by-side within the same frame to create a visually compelling or thought-provoking image that highlights their differences, similarities, or unexpected relationship
(2 Image)

 

PRESENTATION

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Use Adobe InDesign to create your presentation.
- Review both Adobe Indesign tutorials.
- Create a layout with the photos and content. 
- Make sure you are consistent with image placement, font selection and size throughout document.
- Title the document Compositional Elements.
- Write a short description for each of your images, defending why you selected the particular image and why/how it best describes the compositional element. 

Export it out as a pdf file. (file/export/adobe pdf print/high quality print) - name file using naming convention. firstnamelastnameL1.pdf

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