PHOTOGRAPHICCOMPOSITION

Examples of techniques

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PAT T E R N Shelp create an image with impact - look for them!

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S Y M M E T RYlook for a strong point of interest or this technique can look predictable

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T E X T U R Ethe clever use of texture can make an object seem three dimensional

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D E P T H O F F I E L Dhelps lead the eye where the photographer wants you to look

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L I N E S

diagonal, horizontal and converging lines impact photos differently and can draw the eye to a specific place in the image.

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F R A M I N Gcan be used to help highlight your main point of interest

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P E R S P E C T I V Eimpacts the story you are telling with your photos

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S PA C Eeither moving in close, or giving your subject a space to breath can work

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B A L A N C Etoo many points of interest in one section can confuse a viewer

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C O L O Rblues & greens feed a calming affect reds & yellows invoke vibrancy and energy

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LINKS TO LEARN

Rule of Thirds

Working with Lines

Fresh Angles to shoot from

Getting horizons horizontal

Getting images straight

Fill Your Frame

Importance of Focal Points

Framing your shots

How to Break the rules of photography

Getting backgrounds right

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