The Beginnings of Photographic Composition

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The Beginnings of Photographic Composition
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composition good composition simply means a
pleasing selection and arrangement of subjects
within the picture area.
What is subject matter?
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6 Guidelines to Better Photographic Compostion

• Simplicity
• Rule of Thirds
• Leading Lines
• Balance
• Framing
• Mergers

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Simplicity Rule of Thirds Leading
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Simplicity Rule of Thirds Leading
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Diagonal lines are
dynamic!
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Symmetrical Balance
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Asymmetrical Balance
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• Photos with Impact
• Make you think
• Evoke an emotion
• Stand out because they are different (different
  subject matter, point of view, etc.)
• Are outstanding technologically (in focus, sharp)

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• 6 Guidelines to Better Photographic Compostion
• Simplicity
• Rule of Thirds
• Leading Lines
• Balance
• Framing
• Mergers

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Credits

• http//asp.photo.free.fr/Composition/photoProgramC
  ompMainClass.shtml
• Flickr.com
• Kodak slide presentation