P hotographic composition

1. By Claudine-Faye H. Agno Photographic composition

2. Photographic Composition - Arrangement of the picture elements in a given space so that they will appear pleasing to the eyes Photographic Composition

3. Elements of a Picture 1) Subject 2) Foreground 3) Background 4) Sky 5) Horizon Photographic Composition

4. Photographic Principles • Know your picture formats. - Horizontal (scene) - Vertical (human) - Square (balance lay-out, 1x1) - Panoramic (lengthy) Photographic Composition

5. Photographic Principles • Know your picture formats. - Horizontal (scene) - Vertical (human) - Square (balance lay-out, 1x1) - Panoramic (lengthy) Photographic Composition

6. Photographic Principles • Have a strong center of interest • Avoid dead center. - Use the rule of thirds - dynamism, no action • Follow the rule of thirds. Photographic Composition

7. Photographic Principles • Watch your background. - Use shallow DOF - Change your camera angle - Use filter - Use proper lighting Photographic Composition

8. Photographic Principles • Know your camera angles. - High angle - Low angle - Normal angle Photographic Composition

9. Photographic Principles • Vary your types of shots. - Long shot - Close-up shot - Extreme close-up shot - Medium shot Photographic Composition

10. Photographic Principles • Give more space for line of sight/action. • Emphasize balance. - formal - informal • Emphasize linear perspective. Photographic Composition

11. Photographic Principles • Use frames • Do not put your line of horizon at the middle. - 1/3 earth, 2/3 sky • Emphasize pattern. • Find the best angle of view. Photographic Composition

12. Photographic Principles In composing specimens: - Use labels and caption - Average in proper sequence - Use contrasting background - Use measuring device or familiar objects set beside to establish relative size Photographic Composition

13. By Claudine-Faye H. Agno Photographic composition