1. Forced perspective
Aka…fool the eye

2. Take advantage of depth perception

3. Tricky part…getting both in focus

5. big # = small “pupil” = large depth of field

6. Put the focus just behind the balloon
No manual mode???
Put the focus just behind the balloon

7. Framing and composition are key!
Cut out those things that will destroy the false perspective

8. Ditch the window ledge!

10. Location, location, location
You need space!
Wide open space = best (fields)
Ideal if you can
see the horizon

11. Wait for the right spot….
Give yourself time!
Wait for the right spot….

12. Coach people into the right spot

13. Take a bunch of pics!

14. Experiment with depth

17. Student examples

26. I can…
I have a beautiful, creative, forced perspective photograph by taking advantage of depth perception.
Have my entire image in focus (tweaking the aperature and/or “fooling” your camera) and has great lighting.
Frame and compose my photo to enhance my forced perspective.
Take 20 great photos