Photography Rules-Identify

Photography Rules-Identify

Rule of Thirds

• Using the rule of thirds draws the viewer's eye into the composition, instead of just glancing at the center

• divide an image into thirds, using two horizontal and two vertical lines

Poll

Do you understand and feel that you can apply the rule of thirds to all your photos?

• Totally Get this concept and use it always

• Mostly Understand

• Kind of confused

• Totally lost about this concept

Leading Lines in Photos

• Viewer of your photos attention is drawn to lines that lead to the main subject of the image.

• paves an easy path for the eye to follow through different elements of a photo

•  They're also an excellent means of creating depth and symmetry

Multiple Choice

This is an example of which photography technique?

• leading lines

• framing

• asymmetrical balance

Multiple Choice

What is the primary photo technique of this image?

• Depth of Field

• Rule of Thirds

• Viewpoint

• Framing

Point of View

• position from which the camera sees the scene

• How close are you to the subject?

• Are you looking down on the subject?

• Are you looking up on the subject?

• Every decision you make about point of view will change how your viewer sees the photo.

Framing

• using elements of a scene to create a frame within your frame

• through a doorway, pulled back curtains, branches, fences, tunnels, or arches to highlight your subject.

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between snapshots and photographs?

• Photographs are planned, snapshots are not.
• Photographs use the rule of thirds, snapshots do not.
• Snapshots are merely recordings of memory
• Photographs are artistc interpretations of objects, places or events

Tips for using Framing

• Look for ways to shoot through natural frames to highlight your subject. 

• If you find an interesting subject, photograph it as you normally would first

• Focus on the subject, NOT the foreground element which is the frame.

• Make sure the element being used as a frame isn’t overly bright

• You must frame SOMETHING INTERESTING!

Think outside the box

• There are many other ways you can use framing. Have a look around right now – what do you see in your current location that could be used as a frame?

• eyeglasses or sunglasses

• a car window

• people

• chair or table legs

• how about people legs or dog’s legs?

• Get down low!

Multiple Choice

What is the best definition for composition in relation to photography?

• A work of art
• The successful arrangement of parts within the frame
• The combining of elements to create a unified piece of artwork

Multiple Select

What photo rule is displayed here? (Answer all that apply)

• Rule of Thirds

• Framing

• Point of view

• leading lines

Multiple Select

What photo rule is displayed here? (Answer all that apply)

• Rule of Thirds

• Framing

• Point of view

• leading lines

Multiple Select

What photo rule is displayed here? (Answer all that apply)

• Rule of Thirds

• Framing

• Point of view

• leading lines

​Background-Pay Attention

Multiple Choice

Which of the following apply to the rule of thirds?

• Place objects directly in the center of the frame
• Place objects where the grid lines intersect
• Place horizon lines on the grid lines
• Make sure there is something interesting in every frame

Multiple Choice

This is an example of which photography technique?

• point of view

• leading lines

• framing

Multiple Select

This is an example of which photography technique?

• point of view

• leading lines

• framing

Multiple Select

This is an example of which photography technique?

• point of view

• leading lines

• framing

• rule of thirds