Framing in Photography Lauren Reeves

Rule of thirds This photo showcases the rule of thirds technique which means to place the subject within one of the thirds of the picture. To use the rule of thirds technique, a photo should be split three ways both horizontally and vertically, creating nine sections. Once this has been done, the subject of the photo should be on one of the lines or in one of the sections.

Leading Lines This photo showcases the leading lines technique used often in photography. Leading lines is the use of using lines to look like a pathway in the photo. The main point of this technique is to use a stand out line as the focal point of the photo.

Lighting This photo showcases the use of lighting in photographs and how different forms of lighting can completely change a photo. Without of the focal lighting, the photo could’ve had a an entirely different feel to it. Without the use of artificial or natural lighting, a photo could change quality.

Depth of field These photos showcases the depth of field effect. The photo on the left shows the use of shallow depth of field. This mean the camera focuses on the object(s) closest to it and blurs the background. The photo on the right shows the use of deep depth of field. This means the camera focuses on the background as well as the object(s) closest. It can also be used to focus purely on the background and object(s) furthest away.

Vantage point This photo showcases the vantage point technique. This means taking a photo from a certain angle or location. The most common vantage points used are taking a photo looking up at the subject from a low angle or looking down from a high angle. Using this technique, the feel of a photo can be changed drastically and overall, increase in quality.

Lines The different uses of lines in photography are very common. The first picture in the top right displays the use of diagonal lines through a number of escalators. The middle picture displays the use of straight, horizontal lines through a set of stairs. The last picture in the bottom right displays the use of curved lines through another staircase. The use of lines can alter a photo dramatically by changing the feel to it and the professionalism.

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