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