Photography Composition Techniques

Photography Composition Techniques

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Education, Professional Development

7th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

FREE Resource

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.

Read more

10 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Vanishing Point

Symmetry

Leading Lines

Framing

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Create a free account and access millions of resources

Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports
or continue with
Microsoft
Apple
Others
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
Already have an account?