Post on 11-Aug-2015
The Rules of PhotographyUnit 57: Photography and Photographic Practice Terminology
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Rule of thirds
• Division of a photo so the focal point is in the intersection
• This is to make the photograph more interesting and can be used in both landscape and portrait pictures.
Framing
• Is a technique used to bring focus to the subject
• Using natural and unnatural frames.
• Using arches or trees, or using someone arms.
Leading Lines
• Taking your eye from the foreground to the background.
• Mainly used in landscape.
• Brings you into the photograph.
Balancing Elements• Placing your main subject off
Centre, as with the rule of thirds• Creates a more interesting photo
but it can leave a void in the scene which can make it feel empty
• You should balance the ‘weight’ of your subject by including another object of a lesser importance to fill the space.
Symmetry & Patterns
• Mainly uses centre and doesn’t use rule of thirds. Creates a strong focal point if it’s a mirror image
• Usually mirrored images are done in post to create the illusion of symmetry.