Photographic Composition Video

E&P Scavenger Hunt Checklist

2 shots for each Element/Principle (Camera Phone + DSLR) = 40 total images

The composition in photographs show a more dynamic and realistic feeling that can go beyond just a snap-shot. These elements of photography are needed. To show what the photographer sees in the photo that he is taking. It is more than just a snap-shot, it brings a unique meaning and in a lively style to the photo. When this principle of design is implemented  in the picture it modifies the photo. For example were like miners that find big dull rocks, we uses "composition" to find the gold inside the rocks to unveil a unique design.

Element/Principle	Subject Camera Phone	Subject DSLR	ISO Indoor (800-1600) Outdoor (100-400) (1)	Aperture (f/stop) (2)	Shutter Speed (3)
Leading Lines			1600
Vertical Lines			400
Horizontal Lines			800
Diagonal Lines			1600
Curved Lines			1600
Symmetrical Balance			1600
Asymmetrical Balance			1600
Unity			400
Variety			1600
Movement/Rhythm			1600
Emphasis			1600
Proportion/Scale			1600
Repetition/Pattern			1600
Bird’s Eye View			1600
Worm’s Eye View			400
Horizon Line			400
Rule of Thirds
Framing			1600
Simplicity			1600
Texture			1600

Elements and Principles of Photography

Asymmetrical Balance: a photo that balances itself out a a certain point in the picture.

leading lines: lines that lead your eye to other points in the image (or out the image)

emphasis: part of the work stand out

birds eye view: view from above looking down vertical lines: lines that run north and south- grandness and spirituality

texture: the appearance and fell of surface

symmetrical balance: one side balances or mirrors the other (separated by vertical line)

unity: all elements of a piece work together to produce a balanced, harmonious, complete whole

rule of thirds: composition rule of thumb where the whole image is divided into 9 equal parts; compositonal elements should be placed along these lines or intersections

diagonal lines: lines that run in a slanted direction

variety: differences in element and principles of design that give interest to a composition

simplicity: singling out an item(s) from their surrounding

asymmetrical balance: different objects balance each other out on the page

movement/rhythm: show action and the path of the viewer's eyes through the artwork

proportion/scale: the relative size of one object in relation to another

Horizon line: it emphasizes the sky or the ground base in where the horizon line goes through

Framing: direct viewer's attention to what is important using objects or element existing in the scene

Worms's eye view: View from below looking up

Curved lines: line that deviate from straightness in smooth, continues fashion - comfort safety familiarity relaxation