The Rules of PhotographyUnit 57: Photography and Photographic Practice Terminology

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Rule of thirds

• This is when the photo is divided into thirds and the focal point is in the intersection.

• So it is when the main object is on one side of the image and nothing is on the other side.

Framing• Framing in photography is when there

is something around the focus point. • It is a technique used to bring focus to

the subject.• It is when there is a “frame” around the

focus point.

Leading Lines• This is for taking you eye from the

foreground to the background. • For example roads and paths.

Balancing Elements• Placing your main subject

off centre as with rules of third, although sometimes this makes the picture look empty on one side so to ‘balance’ the photo out, we’d add another object that is of less importance.

Symmetry & Patterns• Mainly uses centre and doesn’t

use the rule of third. • It creates a strong focal point if it’s

a mirror image. • They can make very eye-catching

compositions• “A symmetrical shot with strong composition

and a good point of interest can lead to a striking image – but without the strong point of interest it can be a little predictable”

https://sites.google.com/site/photographycompositionrules/rule-of-thirds/symmetry-and-patterns

Depth of Field• Changes from sharp

from un-sharp on the image.

• Shallow depth of field means it’s a lot out of focus.