The Rules of PhotographyUnit 57: Photography and Photographic Practice Terminology

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Rule of thirds

• Division of a photo so the focal point is in the intersection

• This is to make the photograph more interesting and can be used in both landscape and portrait pictures.

Framing

• Is a technique used to bring focus to the subject

• Using natural and unnatural frames.

• Using arches or trees, or using someone arms.

Leading Lines

• Taking your eye from the foreground to the background.

• Mainly used in landscape.

• Brings you into the photograph.

Balancing Elements• Placing your main subject off

Centre, as with the rule of thirds• Creates a more interesting photo

but it can leave a void in the scene which can make it feel empty

• You should balance the ‘weight’ of your subject by including another object of a lesser importance to fill the space.

Symmetry & Patterns

• Mainly uses centre and doesn’t use rule of thirds. Creates a strong focal point if it’s a mirror image

• Usually mirrored images are done in post to create the illusion of symmetry.

Depth of Field

• Does not change from sharp to un-sharp.

• The focus is central.• Shallow depth of field is

where a lot of the background isn’t in focus.