Composition

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• Composition

The relationship of elements to each other and
to the space they occupy.
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Compose to emphasize the point of interest.
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Rule of Thirds
Divide the image into thirds vertically and
horizontally.
Place the point of interest on the intersecting
lines
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Rule of Thirds
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Rule of thirds is a device for balancing
elements.
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1/3s also can be applied to horizon lines.
And portraits.
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during this lecture watch for the rule of
thirds and balance.
Balance
The visual importance or "weight" of elements is
equally distributed.
symmetry
Balance
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during this lecture watch for the rule of
thirds and balance.
Balance
The visual importance or "weight" of elements is
equally distributed.
Asymmetric or informal balance.
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during this lecture watch for the rule of
thirds and balance.
Balance
The visual importance or "weight" of elements is
equally distributed.
Asymmetric or informal balance.
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Balancing contrasts. color / tone contrasts.
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Balancing contrasts. color / tone contrasts.
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Balancing contrasts. color / tone contrasts.
Brandt
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Balancing contrasts. psychological
contrasts visual importance
Callahan
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Balancing contrasts. psychological
contrasts visual importance
Margaret Bourke-White Bread Line, 1937
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Framing
Leads into the picture. Creates depth. A sense
of viewpoint.
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Framing
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Viewpoint
Change a picture dramatically. Find an
"unusual" point of view.
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Choose camera orientation horizontal or vertical
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Choose camera orientation horizontal or vertical
Art Sinsabaugh
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Choose camera orientation horizontal or vertical
Art Sinsabaugh
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Movement
Lines lead to the subject
or through the picture.
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Diagonals are dynamic.
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Scale
Relative size.
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Scale
Relative size.
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Scale
Relative size.
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Scale
Relative size.
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Scale
Relative size.
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Scale
Relative size.
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Scale
Relative size.
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Scale
Relative sizes. Creates depth. Perspective.
Winston O. Link
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Scale
Linear Perspective
Creates a sense of space.
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Telephoto
Normal
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Background
can place the subject in space.
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can elaborate on the subject.
this is not an endorsement
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can distract from the subject
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Timing
Waiting for the right moment.
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Composing
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review
Compose
Arrange all of the elements. Balance.
2 basic ways
Move objects relative to each other. (still life)
Alter your viewpoint.
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Framing Balance Contrast Simplicity Viewpoint
Lines / Diagonals
Scale Timing Movement Posing Perspective Back
ground
Pattern Rhythm Elements Emphasis Distraction
Rule of Thirds
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Weegee
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Calahan
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Rosenthal
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Newman
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Josef Koudelka
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T. Wolcott
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Jorieke Putman
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Ansel Adams
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Brandt
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Alvarez Bravo
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Alvarez Bravo
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Coburn
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Winogrand
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Bourke-White
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De Carava
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Doisneau
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Doisneau
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Unknown
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Compose
Arrange all of the elements.
2 basic ways
Move objects relative to each other. (still life)
Alter your viewpoint.
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Assignment Part 1 - Still Life
Create a composition by arranging objects.
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Keep it fairly simple.
Consider the depth of field.
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Assignment Part 1 - Still Life
Create an interesting set up.
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Assignment Part 2 - Architecture Photo
Find an interesting angle on the subject.
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Watch the
and h o r i z o n t a l lines !
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Watch the edges!
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Consider showing the surroundings.
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Consider details.
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Interiors
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Interiors
what gives a clue to scale?
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Interiors
what gives a clue to scale?
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Assignment Part 1 - Still Life
Create an interesting set up.
Assignment Part 2 - Architectural Photo
Find an interesting angle on the subject.
Shoot 36 - show 18 jpgs
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Use the entire frame.
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Winogrand
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