Photography Composition Techniques

Travis Mortz from Forest Hill Film Lab discusses various photography composition techniques. He emphasizes the importance of composition in making photos more appealing and distinct. Techniques covered include the rule of thirds, vanishing points, leading lines, framing, symmetry, texture, radial composition, repetition, force perspective, bird's eye and worm's eye views, filling the frame, and subject isolation. These techniques help photographers create more engaging and visually interesting images.

What is the primary purpose of the Rule of Thirds in photography?

• To ensure the background is always in focus

• To center the subject in the frame

• To divide the image into nine equal parts

• To make the image more appealing by placing the subject on intersecting lines

Which technique involves creating a sense of depth by having a road or hallway disappear into the distance?

• Vanishing Point

• Symmetry

• Leading Lines

• Framing

How can leading lines be used effectively in a photograph?

• By placing the subject in the center of the frame

• By using lines to guide the viewer's eye towards the subject

• By ensuring the background is blurred

• By using a circular pattern

What is the framing technique in photography?

• Using a frame within a frame to highlight the subject

• Using lines to guide the viewer's eye

• Placing the subject in the center of the image

• Creating a sense of depth with a vanishing point

Why is symmetry appealing in photography?

• It uses lines to guide the viewer's eye

• It creates a sense of balance and harmony

• It ensures the background is always in focus

• It makes the subject look larger

What does the texture technique focus on in photography?

• The surface details and feel of the subject

• The size of the subject

• The background of the image

• The color of the subject

What is radial composition in photography?

• Finding and framing circular patterns within the image

• Using lines to guide the viewer's eye

• Creating a sense of depth with a vanishing point

• Placing the subject in the center of the frame

How does forced perspective work in photography?

• By using a frame within a frame

• By ensuring the background is always in focus

• By creating an illusion of size by placing objects at different distances from the camera

• By using lines to guide the viewer's eye

What effect does a bird's eye view have on the subject in a photograph?

• It makes the subject look larger and more powerful

• It creates a sense of depth

• It makes the subject look smaller and more vulnerable

• It ensures the background is always in focus

What is the purpose of filling the frame in photography?

• To use lines to guide the viewer's eye

• To create a sense of depth

• To make the subject the main focus by eliminating background distractions

• To include as much background as possible