1. Using Line in Photography

2. Composition
The placement of elements and principals within the frame of a photograph
Two parts:
The subject or point of interest
The treatment of the subject
Important Elements of Composition in Photography
Line Light
Texture Motion
Shape Perspective
We will be starting our compositional investigation with LINE

3. Line
Definition: is a visual force that pulls the viewers eye around a picture, helps focus attention on key points of the composition
Understanding line of one of the primary elements of photography
Line(s) can…
Be an edge or border
Show the connection between two or more things
Suggests moods
Create rhythm
Create pattern
Create structure
The subject itself or it can support the subject
Actual or implied

4. Leading Lines

5. Main types of Line in Photography
Horizontal
Vertical
Diagonal
Curved
Zigzag

6. Horizontal Lines Portray calmness, stability
Most commonly found as “horizon lines”
Typically framed in a horizontal (landscape) manner
Always square your horizontal lines with the frame of the picture
Visual Examples:
Fallen trees
Sleeping person
Landscapes (ocean scenes)

10. Vertical Lines Portray stature, strength, or growth
Typically framed vertically (portrait style) which lengthens the subject
Always square your horizontal lines with the frame of the picture
Visual Examples:
Person standing
Fence posts
Tall buildings

13. Diagonal Lines Portray a sense of action or motion
Tend to lead the viewers eye through the photograph
To or away from the main subject or point of interest
A natural direction for Western people is having a line go front left to right

16. Other Lines Curved Lines: portray grace or slowness
Zig Zag Lines: portray rapid motion

19. Project #4: Lines
Using the 5 different types of line that we learned about…
Shoot whole roll of film focusing on line
In or out of school
Requirements:
1 Contact Sheet
2 Prints that demonstrate an effective use of Line