PHOTOS Composition is the Key Mr. Silman, Heritage.

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PHOTOS Composition is the Key Mr. Silman, Heritage

Photo Composition In order to shoot and then choose great photographs, you have to have a plan.

Photo Composition Photo composition refers to the arrangement of elements in a photograph. While the average viewer cannot define what this is, YOU can help make the photo more effective by understanding how to control composition.

The Plan: Pay attention to the following and then go out and take great pictures! Basics of Exposure The roles of ISO, shutter speed and aperture The Rules of Composition Tips to Better Photos

Basics of Exposure Exposure is achieving the correct amount of light. Because a camera cannot think for you, it ALWAYS exposes at 18% gray (about the color of grass) which is accurate for most situations.

Ranges of Exposure The photo below is correctly exposed. Note that it has black blacks and white whites and a full tonal range of colors. The photo on the top right is underexposed, with no rich blacks. The photo on the lower right is overexposed, with no true whites.

What Determines Exposure? Three functions of your camera work together to produce the correct exposure: ISO Aperture (depth of field) Shutter Speed

ISO/Aperture/ Shutter Speed You dont have to worry about HOW this all works, but you do need to know that they are all interrelated. First, a brief explanation of each.

ISO ISO is the number that indicates the cameras sensitivity to light. The higher the number, the less light you need, BUT the noisier (grainier) the photograph looks. Normally, use between ISO, with 200 for daylight and 800 for dimmer light.

ISO The photo on the left was shot with a lower ISO (200), while the photo on the right used a higher ISO (1600). Notice the noise or large pixels in the photo on the right. Daniel Haro, Smoky Hill H. S. Alan Dicker, Smoky Hill H. S.

Aperture Aperture is is how wide the lens is open. Every time you take a photo, the lens of your camera opens to let in light. Aperture is measured in f-stops. When the lens is wide open (e.g. f2.8), only a little of the photo will be in focus. When the lens is open only a small amount (e.g. f16), almost everything will be in focus.

Aperture With the lens wide open (approx. f2.8), only the girl in front is in focus. Lennon McCartney, Westfield H.S.

Aperture With the lens closed down (approx. f11), both fencers are in focus. Chris Hanewinckel, Kansas State University

Shutter Speed Shutter speed is how long the shutter stays open. To capture still photos of fast motion you have to use a fast shutter speed (at least 1/500 of a second). If the subject is not moving, you can use a slower shutter speed (down to 1/60 of a second).

Shutter Speed Notice the blur created by the extremely slow (approx. 1/2 second) shutter speed on the left. Yet, you can see the drops of water in the photo on the right because of the much faster (approx. 1/1000 sec) shutter speed. Alan Dicker, Smoky Hill H.S. Grant Cooper Richardson, McClintock H.S.

Explore Exposure Settings tools/photography-exposure-wheel.asphttp://training.sessions.edu/design- tools/photography-exposure-wheel.asp For a hands-on, easy-to-understand way to check out correct exposures in various light situations, please go to the following Web page. Be sure to change the ISO on this interactive site to see how it affects the shutter speed and aperture.

Rules of Composition Think of these guidelines as you compose the photos you take. Rule of Thirds Framing Center of Interest Balance Leading Lines and Curves Pattern and Repetition Camera Angle

Rule of Thirds Use this basic guideline for a well-balanced, pleasing image. Divide the frame into thirds both horizontally and vertically. Place the subject at the intersection of any two lines. Sedona Alvarez, Mill Valley H.S.

Rule of Thirds Using this guideline of placing the center of interest in one of the intersections, you can allow the action to flow into the photograph. Sam Johnson, East Lansing H.S.

Rule of Thirds Now you try it. Draw the imaginary lines on each photo. Notice where your eyes go. Chris Hanewinckel, KSU Matt Foss, West Henderson H.S. Karen Kim, Westfield H.S.

Framin g When you frame a photo, you place objects in the foreground to give the illusion of three dimensions. Note that the book in the foreground is slightly out of focus to lead your eye to the girl reading. Erin De La Rosa, Smoky Hill H.S.

Framing The most effective framing occurs when the object in the foreground helps to tell the story of the photograph, as shown in these examples. Alan Dicker, Smoky Hill H.S.

Framing Framing allows you to add interest to academic photos. LeeAnn Elias, Oakton H.S. Kylie Chapman, Mill Valley H.S. Karl Sparrman, Mill Valley H.S.

Kristen Mrozowski, East Lansing H.S. Framing Thanks to Homecoming floats, you sometimes get the chance to use a real frame to frame your photo!

Center of Interest Control where the eye goes first by having one dominant element in each photo. If there is no center of interest, there is no reason to take the photo. Chris Hanewinckel, KSU

Center of Interest Another reason to get in close is to eliminate any possible distracting backgrounds. Lily Krupp, West Henderson H.S.

Center As you can see, many of the elements of composition work together. This photo uses the rule of thirds, shallow depth of field and fast shutter speed to create a vivid center of interest. Chris Hanewinckel, KSU of Interest

When in doubt, look at the eyes. They will often pull you into the photo. Karen Kim, Westfield H.S. Alexandra Tapang, Mill Valley H.S. Center of Interest

Whether you are shooting a single subject or several people, the eye needs a place to go in every photo. Kristen Mrozowski, East Lansing H.S.

Balance Place the main subject(s) a little off-center because informal balance is more pleasing to the eye than formal balance. Soranie Hirpo, East Lansing H.S.

Justin Cheung, Westfield H.S. Notice how the placement of the people in the photo adds to the photos sense of balance. Balance

As they are in motion, many athletes convey balance which is supported by the content of the photo. Alan Dicker, Smoky Hill H.S. Annie Kennedy, Pleasant Valley H.S. Chris Hanewinckel, KSU Balanc e

Leading Lines/Curves Lines and curves direct the viewers attention to the center of visual interest. Chris Hanewinckel, KSU

Leading Lines/Curves Where you stand to take the picture helps determine the effectiveness of strong leading lines. Matt Foss, West Henderson H.S.

Curves/Leading Lines Curves are also effective at drawing the viewer into the photograph. LeeAnn Elias, Oakton H.S.

Leading Lines/Curves In general, diagonal lines have greater impact than horizontal lines. Skylar Williams, Basic H.S.

Leadin g Lines/ Curves Always look for lines in unexpected places and they will lead to dynamic photograph s. Arturo Reyes, Oxnard H.S.

Pattern and Repetition While patterns draw the reader into the picture, its the break in the repetition that proves interesting. Chris Hanewinckel, KSU

Pattern and Repetition Notice how the pattern in the chain link fence is broken by freshmen escaping closed campus. Kristi Paukstis, Smoky Hill H.S.

Pattern and Repetition Sometimes repetition is found with the people themselves rather than in objects in the photo. Chris Hanewinckel, KSU

Capture Emotion Look for the reaction to the action, the response to events to capture emotion. Dont be afraid to photograph both the agony and the joy. Chris Hanewinckel, KSU