Rules of Composition Refresher

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What is composition in photography?

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The arrangement of elements within a photograph.

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The difference between taking and making a photograph is .

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Taking is recording a moment, while making is purposeful

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Which rule of composition involves moving the focal point out of the center?

Back

Rule of thirds

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What is the purpose of balancing elements in composition?

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To create a more pleasing and interesting image

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What is the purpose of leading lines in composition?

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To draw the viewer's eye around the photograph

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What should be considered when determining the viewpoint of a photograph?

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The best position to capture the subject

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What is the importance of experimentation in photography?

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To try new things and break the rules

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What is the rule of thirds?

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Moving the focal point out of the center and into one of the 'third' sections of the photograph frame

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Which type of balance involves creating a formal or symmetrical composition?

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Formal balance