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The Rules of PhotographyUnit 57: Photography and Photographic Practice Terminology
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Rule of thirds
Split with 2 vertical and 2 horizontal lines the focal point of the photo should be on an intersection. As you can see in the pictures to the left the photographer has used the rule of third to make the focus point stand out from the background.
Framing
A technique used to bring focus to the subject with either a natural frame or a frame added later. Framing can be used to emphasize the image by drawing more attention to the photographers main focus point.
Leading Lines
The use of lines to lead the eye from the foreground to the background, can be straight or curved. With leading lines the photographer chooses where the viewer will look as they create a path to the chosen point.
Balancing Elements
Balance the image by adding an object of lesser importance to fill the space. As you can see on the bottom picture which also uses rule of third, the photographer has used the background well to balance the image.
Symmetry & Patterns
Creates visually strong focal point if it’s a mirror image. The photo of the panda is a good example of symmetry as the ripple effect on he water changes the look slightly while it stays symmetrical.
Depth of Field
Distance between the nearest and furthest objects in a scene that appear acceptably sharp in an image. With depth of field the photographer can decide which part of the image will be clearer therefore attracting the viewers attention to this point