1. Fundamentals of Photography Lesson 2

2. Lesson 2: Framing Your Shot “Framing is the technique of drawing attention to the subject of your image by blocking other parts of the image with something in the scene.” (Rowse) O Tells the viewer something about the setting O Adds dimension O Draws viewer’s eye to a specific spot O Creates a sense of mystery

3. Ideas for Framing Your Shot O Windows O Doors O Gaps O Bridges O Branches and trees O People O Animals

4. O The “frame” does not need to go around all four sides; just one or two edges will create the effect. O Will it add something interesting to the shot? When in doubt, include it. You can always crop it afterward. Things to Keep in Mind

5. Location: Somewhere in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan

7. Location: Big Spring Park, Huntsville

9. Works Cited Rowse, Darren. “Framing Your Shots – Photography Composition Technique.” Digital Photography School. Web. 02 June 2015. Photographs by Chris Fiscus (Michigan photos) and Tammy Fiscus (Big Spring Park photos)