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PHOTOGRAPHY OVERVIEWArt 176 Photography
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Keep it simple
Keep background uncluttered Avoid mergers Have single dominant subject
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Single dominant subject
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Cluttered background
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Avoid background mergers
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Angle
Low angle Clear sky backdrop Accentuate movement or action
High angle Eliminate cloudy sky
Avoid centered horizons Use the light Emphasize a point, tone
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Angle
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Strong center of interest
Take pictures at different angles with different compositions
Work The Rule of Thirds
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Rule of Thirds
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Rule of Thirds
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Balance
Balance color and weight in a picture Formal and informal Symmetrical and asymmetrical
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Line
Line leads the eye Diagonals S-curves
Static vs. dynamic lines Shape
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Line
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Line
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Line
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Framing
Adds depth Should fit theme Watch focus on foreground
Focus on foreground in landscape Focus on subject in portraits Auto-focus should be centered on main topic Overall—Depends on camera
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Framing
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Framing
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Fill the frame
Would this picture look better if I was closer? Focus on subject Detail
Start far and move closer Fill the frame with objects that “fit” Long range shots provide depth and perspective
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Fill the frame
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Fill the frame
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Pick a good light direction
Three light directions Front - sunny with high color Side - depth and texture Back - dynamic but challenging; silhouettes and water
effects
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Light Direction?
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Light Direction?
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Contrast
Hard vs. soft light Sunny days – high contrast (hard light) Cloudy days – low contrast (soft light)
Portraits often use soft light (shaded area) Flash will reduce contrast Soft light helps with color variations Time of day
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Light and contrast
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Light and contrast
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Time of day
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Light type
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Action shot tips
High shutter speed Telephoto lens
Longer lens means faster shutter speed Stopping motion
Far is easier than near Straight is easier than diagonal Diagonal is easier than right angles
Panning
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Action shots
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Landscape tips
Take pictures at the start and end of the day Anticipate weather changes Diffused light can highlight patterns and textures Bright light highlights monochrome colors Move around to exclude or block objects from view
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Objects in the landscape tips
Add scale, depth and focal points Use items to add interest to common or
simple scenes
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Sunset tips
Include shadowed image for interest Often best after the sun has actually gone down Less time closer to the equator to take
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Wildlife tips
Fill the frame Avoid barriers Shoot against the glass if in a car (no flash) Use tripod Blur background, or find simple one Focus on the eyes Go for natural poses, growls, yawns, etc.
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Garden tips
Strong diffused light is generally best—especially for single blooms
Macro lens Can help you get a 1:1 ration Avoid shadowing your subject Have smaller aperture to allow more depth of field Without macro = 4 foot minimum
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Take-away tips
Think Experiment Move Wait Rule of Thirds