Technique was the subject of today's photography class
beginning with composition. Photographic
composition is the arrangement of objects within the frame to produce an
aesthetically pleasing photograph. There
are several different principles and techniques you can apply to create a
photograph that is visually appealing. Many of the techniques overlap and there is not just one rule that applies to everything, so here are just a few of the
techniques you can utilize to compose a photograph.
Leading lines are an effective element in photography. Natural lines can be used to draw a viewer's attention
to an object or a specific part of the photograph.
The Rule of Thirds helps position your subject where the
eyes typically draws to in a photograph. Pictures are divided into thirds with two
imaginary lines vertically and two lines horizontally equaling three columns,
three rows, and nine sections. Objects
are placed at the points where the lines intersect.
Perspective is the angle in which the photograph is taken for example, at eye level, birds-eye view (looking down at the subject), or
bugs-eye view (looking up at the subject).
Framing is used to draw attention to the subject in a
photograph by positioning items around the subject to create a framing
effect.
Your ability to control the light in a photograph and direct
it to where you want it to go can produce a mood or attract attention to or
from an object.
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| Leading Lines 1/1600, f/7, 200 ISO |
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| Rule of Thirds 1/50, f/12, 100 ISO |
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| Contrast 1/250, f/11, 200 ISO |
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| Bugs Eye View 1/30, f/12, 200 ISO |
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| Eye Level 1/40, f/6.4, 200 ISO |
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| Natural Light 1/100, f/11, 100 ISO |
