Lit/Comp IV Unit 1 Vocabulary

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Photo Essay

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A collection of related images and text that work together to communicate a story, mood, or idea.

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Affinity (n.)

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An attraction or liking for something.

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Tonality (n.)

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A visual quality in the arrangement or interrelation of the tones of an image.

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Volatile (adj.)

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Characterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change.

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Impetus (n.)

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A driving force; impulse.

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Rule of Thirds

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A rule in photography dictating that an image should be divided into nine equal parts by two equally spaced horizontal lines and two equally spaced vertical lines, and important compositional elements should be placed along these lines or their intersections.

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Balancing Elements

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The technique of balancing the weight of the main subject with other elements in the photograph to create a harmonious composition.

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Leading Lines

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Lines within an image that lead the viewer's eye to another point in the image or occasionally, out of the image.

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Symmetry

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In photography, this involves creating balanced and harmonious images by mirroring elements.

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Framing

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In photography, this uses natural or man-made elements to create a border around the subject, drawing attention to it.