1. Tips on creating great photographs
Photography Basics
Tips on creating great photographs

2. History Photography hit the mainstream in 1835
Before this, art was judged by its accuracy
Artists had to begin creating art styles that couldn’t be recreated by the camera
Impressionism was the first style created after the mainstreaming of the camera, starting the modern art movement.

3. From good to great… From great to AWESOME!
Tips for better photos
From good to great…
From great to AWESOME!

4. What Makes a Good Image? Composition Use of Elements Use of Principles
Definitely leading lines
Use of Principles
Lighting

5. Simplicity One strong center of interest Avoid mergers
Foreground or background should be simple or complimentary to center of interest
Include foreground or background for sense of isolation, distance, depth, etc.
Avoid mergers

7. Avoid Mergers

8. Avoid Amputations
Avoiding cutting out parts or wholes of people or main subjects
Avoiding cutting out the path of a moving object

9. Off with her head! v
His too! v
Poor guy  ^
No more athlete’s foot

10. Rule of Thirds Don’t center your subject; it’s boring
Place it on one of the circled areas

11. Rule of thirds at work
Bad
Good
Fair

12. Working with Angles Low angle High angle Avoid centered horizons
Accentuate movement or action
Make subject look big, imposing or powerful
High angle
Eliminate unwanted backdrops
Make subject look smaller
Avoid centered horizons
Head and shoulders above horizon creates a feeling of importance
Try the 45 degree method to get rid of reflected flashes
Creates INTEREST!

14. BE CAREFUL WITH ANGLES!
Same girl.
No Joke.

15. 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

18. Natural Framing Adds depth Should fit theme
Helps subject fill the frame
Can block unwanted subjects from view

20. Line Creates Perspective

21. Balance
Balance color and weight in a picture
Formal and informal

22. Symmetrical
Asymmetrical

23. Need other ideas/tips? Pinterest Books Teacher Look me up
SO MANY BOOKS!
Will only go so far.
Teacher
Seriously…

24. Assignment You will take multiple photos of the following: Landscape
People (portrait/figure)
Close-up (macro)
Use of elements
You will turn in your top 5.

25. REMEMBER! Watch your Angle Watch your composition
Strong focal point
Photos involving people (It’s all in the face)
Look for strong examples of your elements and principles