Composition Techniques  Rules of Thirds  Framing  Perspective  Focus

Composition TechniquesRules of ThirdsFramingPerspectiveFocus

Rules of ThirdsImaginary guide lines for framing your shotImage feels balanced" and pleasing to the eye.

Rules of ThirdsFrame is divided into 9 sections

FramingUse natural surroundings to add more interest

PerspectiveShot at Eye Level, High, or LowScenery shoots have a cool perspective when shot low. People shots are a little more flattering shot high.

Eye LevelSame height as your objectGet down on their level Try to get eye contact

Low point of view

High point of view

Focus TipsZoom in to focusPress the shutter button halfway down to set the focusCamera Shake: Camera is waiting for more light.

Distance

Close Enough?Fill the frame with the subject Frame your photoLook around the edges of your photo before you clickIs there anything extra ?

Portrait or Landscape?

Your Digital Camera

FlashGood up to 10 feetRemoves shadows from daylight shots

Macro: Close-Up ShotsAllows you to get close to your imageI to 3 feetBest to use a tripod

Action ShotsPress the shutter button lightly half way to focusWhen focused: it will beep two times and indicator light will turn green

Preview Pictures

Download ImagesDownload images to your document folder.

Questions

ResourcesComposition & Framing Techniques: http://www.tutorial9.net/photography/composition-and-framing/

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