12/27/2020
Next meeting topic - pick 2 to work on
Composition
Photograph vs. Snapshot
the act of composing the image in the viewfinder, is a visual process of organizing the elements and individual details of a scene into a balanced and pleasing arrangement.
Design Elements
Color - Vibrant, or subdued. A sudden spot of bright color on an otherwise monochromatic background can provide a strong focal point.
Contrast Either high (strong darks and lights) or low (greys, even tones).
Crop what to include and exclude from the image.
Depth shallow vs. deep (how much of photo is in focus)
Framing put objects in corner of image to draw viewer in.
Lighting backlight, front light, sidelight to bring out texture and shape.
Lines leading lines drawn in the viewer whether they are curved, straight, diagonal or otherwise Diagonal lines in particular can be useful in creating drama in your image.
Movement/Action Freezing action with fast shutter speed or showing blurring with slow shutter speed.
View Point Shooting down, eye level or up.
Space Leave space around subject or fill the frame?
Shape Think of the image as gathering of shapes to compose an interesting image.
Repeating Pattern - Pattern can be very visually compelling because it suggests harmony and rhythm, and things that are harmonious and rhythmic make us feel a sense or order or peace. Pattern can become even more compelling when you break the rhythm - then the eye has a specific focal point to fall upon, followed by a return to that harmonic rhythm.
Rule of Thirds
The rule of thirds involves mentally dividing up your image using 2 horizontal lines and 2 vertical lines, as shown below. You then position the important elements in your scene along those lines, or at the points where they meet.
Rule of thirds
