Introduction to Photography

What makes a good photograph?

 Photographs that stand out  from the crowd usually have three elements in common:


  • Good subject
  • Good lighting
  • Good composition

Rule of Thirds

  • Centre of interest: A photograph should have a strong focal. Determine what it is before composing your photo.
  • Simplicity: Keep compositions simple, avoiding busy background that distracts from a subject.
  • Subject off centre: Place a subject slightly off - centre rather than in the middle of a photo.

Leading Lines

If a scene has strong lines, make sure the lines lead the eye into the frame rather than out of it. The lines should lead to the main point of interest.

Viewpoint/Angles

Vary angles: Shoot at varying angles to capture a subject from a different viewpoint. Move the camera higher or lower then you usually do. For a dramatic effect, take some photos from a birds - eye (looking down) or worms- eyes view (looking up).

Lighting

  • Dramatic lighting adds interest to a photo
  • Silhouettes - subject made dark by photographs it against a light background (back lighting).

Framing

  • Framing a subject by zooming or moving closer draws attention to it.   

Symmetry

  • An identical or near - identical image of it's other half. Use of symmetry often provides a formal balance.

Images I plan to take: Outdoors, on the astro of an object.







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