GRAPHYPHOTO

Capture the moment

Dominant Subject

• The eye goes to one main subject. Avoid a cluttered background so viewers know where to look.

Dominant Subject

Rule of Thirds

• The subject is placed off-center. Divide the frame into thirds horizontally and vertically, and place the subject at an intersection.

Freezing Action

• The photographer uses a fast shutter speed to give the effect of stopping motion.

Panning

• The photographer moves the camera along with the subject, creating streaks in the background while keeping the subject relatively in focus.

Panning

Emotion

• catches strong facial expression or body language

• Timing is vital• Usually get in front of

subject

Interesting Angle/Perspective

• The picture is taken from an unusual angle, rather than just “straight on,” adding interest to the subject.– Worm’s Eye View– Bird’s Eye View

Leading Lines

• real or implied lines that lead the viewer’s eye through the photo, creating a three-dimensional effect

Framing

• The subject is framed or partially framed by an element within the picture, drawing interest to the dominant subject.

Short Depth of Field

• The lens aperture is set wide open so the area of focus is limited.

Short Depth of Field

Long Depth of Field

• The lens aperture is set small, giving a “telescope” effect with the entire scene in focus.

Long Depth of Field

Filling the Frame

• The photographer moves in close to fill most of the picture area with the subject.

Filling the Frame