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How do I take a good picture? Elements of Photography

How to take good pictures

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Page 1: How to take good pictures

How do I take a good picture?

Elements of Photography

Page 2: How to take good pictures

Identify an interesting subject!

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Where is the optical center?

Optical center - 2/3 from bottom of picture

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Rule of thirds

Rule of thirds

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Contrast

SizeShapeColorLightin

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Background

Avoid distracting backgrounds. Focus should be on the subject not

the background!

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Framing

Framing - Natural Frames

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Focus on subject

Focus

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Action/Reaction

Action/Reaction

These pictures copyright Digital Photography: A Hands-On Introduction

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Perspective

Take pictures from a different perspective

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Your Assignment

Take 1 picture to illustrate each concept

Import to your student folder