Welcome to my

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Welcome to my

• Photography Notebook

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Depth of Field
Framing
Candid Shot
Dominant/ Subordinate Elements
Reflections
Simplicity
Leading Lines
Mood/Emotion
Repetition of lines or shapes
Still Life
Shoot _at_ Eye Level
Group Shot
Angles
Portrait
Fill the Frame
Contrast Texture Tone
Shadows or Silhouette
Action Shot
Rule of Thirds
Turn the camera
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Framing

• Framing is when there is something around the
  subject which frames it.

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Fill the Frame

• Have the subject take up the space in the
  photograph. You do not have to get the entire
  subject, sometimes partial gives a better
  perspective.

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Shoot Eye Level

• Get at the level of your subject. If your subject
  is on the ground, you should be at a low/ground
  level also.

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Leading Lines/Looks

• Leading lines or looks draw the eyes to a
  particular place in the photo and gives an
  illusion of depth

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Depth of Field

• Creates an illusion of depth. Sometimes are
  blurred in the background or foreground to draw
  attention to the subject.

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Angles

• Choose an angel which is higher, lower, or to one
  side of the subject, not straight on.

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Shadows/Silhouette

• Use of shadows such as below
• or silhouettes like the photo
• to right can add to composition

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Mood/Emotion

• Capture the emotion or mood of the moment.
  Sometimes a photo can tell more than if a person
  tries explaining it.

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Group Shot

• Group shots have 3 or more people in it. When
  taking a group shot, focus on the center and make
  sure to get close enough to your subjects to see
  their faces.

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Turn the Camera

• Not all photos should be horizontal. If the
  subject is vertical, TURN THE CAMERA!

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Candid Shot

• Catches the subject by surprise or when they are
  not looking at the camera. This is opposite of a
  posed shot or also called unposed.

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Reflections

• This is where the subject is reflected either in
  a
• mirror or off
• the water
• makes for good
• composition.

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Repetition of lines or shapes

• Draws attention to that particular part of the
  photo and looks good visually.

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Contrast-Texture-Tone
Gives dimension to photo. Contrast is difference
between dark blacks and light whites with the
different shades in between.
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Action Shot

• Gives an idea of motion, action taking place or
  movement and helps the photo to be less boring.

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Dominant/Subordinate Elements

• Dominant element is the most important where
  the focus lies. The subordinate element(s) are
  not main center of focus.

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Simplicity

• Shots which are simplistic in nature can capture
  a mood or unique element of the photo.

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Still Life

• Photos of objects, scenery, etc. They are
  inanimate objects. This is not of people or
  animals.

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Portrait

• This portrait shot is taken with purpose. Models
  often pose for portraits. They are not just
  snap shots.

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Rule of Thirds

• Divide the frame into 1/3s vertically
  horizontally (make a tic-tac-toe grid) place
  subject on one of intersections. Do NOT place
  subject in center!