Basic PhotographyComposition

Basic Information

• All about light• Record for the future• Three basic shots

– Establishing shot (whole scene)– medium– Close-up

• Six composition rules

Rule of Thirds

Center of Interest

• NOT actual center• Focal point in the photo• Head and shoulders = Mugshot

– Should also be interesting

Angles

Leading Lines

• Repeating factors • Fences• People in uniform• Brick building• Stairs

Peak of Emotion

• Positive and negative• Winning run, touchdown, serve, etc.• Celebrations • Must prep for these• Hail mary shots

Framing

Sports Photography

What Setting?

• Prefer Manual (M)• Adjust shutter speed with dial, ISO and

white balance with button AND dial• When in doubt, AUTO

– Won’t get action with this setting

Prepping

• Check for battery, card• Shoot one shot before you leave• Press Pass• Arrive early to adjust M settings• Call if trouble 863-604-3629• LEAVE A MESSAGE

Photo Assignment

Due Wednesday, 9/26 (20 points)1. Choose one composition rule (NOT center of

interest) and shoot a photo that exhibits that rule.2. Post your photo, with a complete two-sentence

caption at www.yearbookordercenter.com, Order # 1834

3. Our camera, your camera, your phone4. ALL staffers – Editors included5. Rubric – Done on time (5); One rule clearly depicted

(5); First sentence tells action (5); Second sentence tells extra fact (5)