Composition Shooting Assignment

DSLR

Cell Phone

Elements and Principles of Photogrpahy

Leading Lines

Definition: A leading line paves an easy path for the eye to follow through the photo.

This picture represents leading lines because your eye follows the train track to the back of the picture. This photo relates to me because I live near a train track and often take pictures of it.

Vertical Lines
Definition: Vertical lines help a photo achieve a mood. Your eye looks left to right generally and adding vertical lines will help make your photo more dynamic.

This picture represents vertical lines because all of the buildings standing tall create vertical lines. This picture represents me because I love going to New York City.

Horizontal Lines
Definition: Horizontal lines are important because typically your eye runs across the page from left to right with the horizontal lines. Horizontal lines create a sense of calmness and tranquility.

This picture represents horizontal lines because the bricks on the house go along with your eye when it moves across the page. This picture represents me because the house makes me think of my grandparents house because it is old looking.

Diagonal Lines
Definition: Diagonal Lines usually let the viewers eye run through the photo.

This picture represents diagonal lines because the water coming out of the hose makes your eye look along the whole picture. This picture represents me because I love kids and this picture is of a cute child.
Curved Lines
Definition: Curved lines add grace and and beauty to a photo.

This photo represents curved lines because the curved lines of the track help you follow it through the picture creating a sense of motion. This picture represents me because it makes me think of Friday night football games and cheering on the track.

Symmetrical Balance
Definition: When one or more identical objects are repeated symmetrically on each side of the picture.

This picture represents symmetrical balance because if you fold the picture in half you would have the exact same thing on both sides. This picture represents me because I love the beach.
Asymmetrical Balance
Definition: Asymmetrical Balance is when the picture looks as though it is almost symmetrical but something is a little off throwing off the symmetry.

This picture represents asymmetrical balance there is a dog on both sides of the image but they are not the exact same dog. This picture represents me because I love dogs.

Unity

Definition: All of the elements in the photo combine to make a balanced whole.

This picture represents unity because all of the flowers are the same and everywhere you look you see the same flower. This picture represents me because I love flowers and these flowers make me think of calmness because of their simplicity.

Variety

Definition: Combining elements to create intricate detail and complexity.

This picture represents variety because you see all different colors, textures, and kinds of fruits. This picture represents me because I love fruit.

Movement/Rhythm

Definition: Rhythmic effect that occurs from an element repeating itself.

This picture represents movement because when you look at it you see envision the wave rolling. This picture represents me because I find the ocean and waves fascinating. 

Emphasis

Definition: An element that first attracts attention.

This photo represents emphasis because the first thing your eye is drawn to is the football. This picture represents me because I love football. 

Proportion Scale

Definition: Proportion relates to the relativity in size from one object to another in a photo. 

This picture represents proportion scale because the flower is obviously not as big as her "skirt" would be. This picture represents me because it makes me think of ballet and I love to watch ballet.

Repetition

Definition: Repeating visual elements to help create Rhythm.

This picture represents repetition because you see the baskets of strawberries over and over again. This picture represents me because strawberries are my favorite fruit.
Birds Eye View
Definition: This is a camera angle that shows a scene from directly overhead.

This picture represents bird's eye view because you are looking down on the subject. This picture represents me because i love children and this picture is like watching a child play.

Worm's Eye View

Definition: A perspective seen from below.

This picture represents worm's eye view because you are looking up at the subject.  This picture represents me because I like the idea of Dandelions representing wishing. 

Horizon Line

Definition: The most common line found in photography and they act as a dividing line. 

This picture represents horizon line because you can see the line from the sky to the ocean making it all look endless. This picture represents me because the child sitting on the beach makes me feel very calm and relaxed. 

Rule of Thirds

Definition:  The rule of thirds is applied by aligning a subject with the guide lines and their intersection points, placing the horizon on the top or bottom line, or allowing linear features in the image to flow from section to section.

This picture represents the rule of thirds because in each section of the grid there is the horizon line at the top allowing flow through the picture. This picture represents me because I grew up in North Carolina where there are tons of light houses.

Framing

Definition: Using other objects in your photographs to frame the main subject.

This picture represents framing because the fence is used to frame the main subject (the White House). This picture represents me because my dad lives in Washington D.C. and i have seen the White House many times.

Simplicity

Definition: Focusing on a subject while making sure the background is out of focus. 

This picture represents simplicity because the subject is the main focus while the background is one color and simple. This picture represents me because it makes me think of adventure. 

Texture

Definition: Texture is just another technique to help grab the attention of your viewer making them feel as though the can feel whats in your photograph.

This picture represents texture because you can imagine the texture of the tires just from looking at the picture. This picture represents me because I just started driving and just got my car.

Compositional Match Game

Image	E/P of Design	Rational
	Framing	* Directs viewers attention to what is important using objects or elements existing in the scene.
	Pattern/repetition	* The repeated consistency of an element in a work.
	Birds Eye View	* View from above looking down.
	Rule of Thirds	* Compositional rule of thumb where the whole image is divided into 9 equal parts; compositional elements should be placed along these lines or intersections.
	Symmetrical Balance	* One side balances or mirrors the other. (separated by a vertical line)
	Vertical Lines	* Lines that run north and south. (grandness and spirituality)
	Unity	* All elements of a piece of work together to produce a balanced, harmonious, complete whole.
	Asymmetrical Balance	* Different objects balance each other out on the page.
	Leading Lines	* Lines that lead the eye to other pints int the image. (or out of the image)
	Horizontal Lines	* Lines that run east and west. (rest, calmness, tranquility)
	Diagonal Lines	* Lines that run in a slanted direction. (movement and direction)
	Proportion Scale	* the relative size of one object in relation to another.
	Texture	* The appearance and feel of a surface.
	Curved Lines	* Lines that deviate from straightness in a smooth, continuous fashion. (Comfort, safety, familiarity, relaxation)
	Movement/Rhythm	* Shows action and the path of the views eyes through the artwork.
	Worm's eye view	* View from below looking up.
	Emphasis	* Elements in a piece that are given dominance or attract attention.
	Variety	* Differences in elements and principles of design that give interest to a composition.
	Simplicity	* Singling out an item(s) from their surroundings.
	Horizon Line	* The horizon line is where the sky meets the ground. It is used to emphasize the sky or the ground.

What Is Composition?

After the reading complete the following questions on a blog post:

1.     What is composition? Composition is the way you position the subject in your photograph to make it more dynamic and focused.

2.     Why is it important to understand & utilize composition in photography? I think it is important to utilize and understand composition in photography because it is just another way to make your photos more than just a photo. It helps put more emphasis on your subject and increase the meaning in the photo.

3.     Describe aspects of a “snapshot”. A snapshot is more or less just a reminder of a person or moment. A snapshot has nothing to do with focus, or lighting, or depths of field, etc. 

4.     Describe aspects of a “photograph”. A photograph is something that has much thought put into it before it is taken. A photograph has meaning. Your subject is the most important part and it is the only thing that should be seen. 

5.     “Photography is the art of ___Discovery._____________________”

a.     Describe what interests you the most about this art form or what drew you to this form of communication. The thing that interested me most is how a snapshot is so different from a photograph. I have never looked at it that way. A snapshot is just a way to remember things, while a photograph has true meaning.  

Camera Basics Quiz

 Group A

Small depth of field
ISO 400
F/4.0
1/15

Freeze the motion
ISO 800
F/5.6
1/50

Void of grain
ISO 400
F/4.5
1/20

Blurred selfie
ISO 400
F/4.5
1/4

My first shot achieved a small depth of field because my subject is in focus and my background is blurred. My second photo achieved freezing motion because Sammie was waving and there is no blur therefore showing the frozen motion. My third photo achieved keeping void of grain because Steve is clear and the background is clear and if you zoom in there is little grain in the photo. My last photo achieved having a blurred selfie because you can see me in motion in the picture but it is also blurry so you cant see clearly. A summary of the camera is that you have to change your ISO, aperture, and shutter speed to balance your light meter and get the best shot possible. Your ISO changes the cameras sensitivity to light. Aperture changes the background being blurry vs. not blurry. The shutter speed changes freezing vs. blurriness in a picture with motion.

Understanding Focal Lenghts

M mode
AWB
ISO 800
F/10.0
1/13
18 focus

M mode
AWB
ISO 800
F/10.0
1/13
24 focus

M mode
AWB
ISO 800
F/10.0
1/13
35 focus

M mode
AWB
ISO 800
F/10.0
1/13
55 focus

Focal length is the basic description of a photographic lens. The focal length tells us the angle view and how much of a scene will be captured and how large the elements will be. A longer focal length the narrower the lens view. The shorter the focal length the wider the lens view. 

Understanding Exposure Mode

A-DEP mode
AWB
ISO 400
F/7.1
1/125

AV mode
AWB
ISO 400
F/5.0
1/500

Manual Mode
AWB
ISO 400
F/5.6
1/250

P mode
AWB
ISO 400
F/7.1
1/125

TV mode
AWB
ISO 400
F/9.0
1/125

*A-DEP: the camera asses the distance between the lens and major objects in the frame and tries to choose and aperture setting that keeps all of those objects within the zone of sharp focus.

* M: Manual mode is when you choose the F-stop and shutter speed. This is the fastest and least complicated mode. This mode displays a light balance meter.

* AV: In this mode you select the aperture setting. The camera chooses the correct shutter speed to properly expose the picture.

* TV: In this mode yo select the shutter speed and the camera chooses the best aperture for your picture.

* P: In this mode the camera selects the aperture and shutter speed but you choose from the different combinations.