1. Photography Notebook Welcome to my
Directions: Click on the words in second slide to link to a visual example and a definition of word.
Created by: B.Schimara, Laura Negri- 2005: Alief ISD

2. Depth of Field
Framing
Candid Shot
Dominant/
Subordinate
Elements
Leading Lines
Mood/Emotion
Reflections
Simplicity
Eye Level
Group Shot
Repetition
of lines
or shapes
Still Life
Angles
Fill the Frame
Portrait
Contrast
Texture
Tone
Shadows or
Silhouette
Turn
the camera
Action Shot
Rule of Thirds

3. Framing
Framing is when there is something around the subject which frames it.

4. Fill the Frame
Have the subject take up the space in the photograph. You do not have to get the entire subject, sometimes partial gives a better perspective.
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5. Shoot Eye Level
Get at the level of your subject. If your subject is on the ground, you should be at a low/ground level also.
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6. Leading Lines/Looks
Leading lines or looks draw the eyes to a particular place in the photo and gives an illusion of depth
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7. Depth of Field
Creates an illusion of depth. Sometimes are blurred in the background or foreground to draw attention to the subject.
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8. Angles
Choose an angel which is higher, lower, or to one side of the subject, not straight on.
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9. Shadows/Silhouette Use of shadows such as below
or silhouettes like the photo
to right can add to composition
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10. Mood/Emotion
Capture the emotion or mood of the moment. Sometimes a photo can tell more than if a person tries explaining it.
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11. Group Shot
Group shots have 3 or more people in it. When taking a group shot, focus on the center and make sure to get close enough to your subjects to see their faces.
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12. Turn the Camera
Not all photos should be horizontal. If the subject is vertical, TURN THE CAMERA!
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13. Candid Shot
Catches the subject by surprise or when they are not looking at the camera. This is opposite of a posed shot or also called unposed.
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14. Reflections This is where the subject is reflected either in a
mirror or off
the water &
makes for good
composition.
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15. Repetition of Lines or Shapes
Draws attention to that particular part of the photo and looks good visually.
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16. Contrast-Texture-Tone
Gives dimension to photo. Contrast is difference between dark blacks and light whites with the different shades in between.
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17. Action Shot
Gives an idea of motion, action taking place or movement and helps the photo to be less boring.
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18. Dominant/Subordinate Elements
Dominant element is the most important & where the focus lies. The subordinate element(s) are not main center of focus.
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19. Simplicity
Shots which are simplistic in nature can capture a mood or unique element of the photo.
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20. Still Life
Photos of objects, scenery, etc. They are inanimate objects. This is not of people or animals.
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21. Portrait
This portrait shot is taken with purpose. Models often “pose” for portraits. They are not just snap shots.
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22. Rule of Thirds
Divide the frame into 1/3’s vertically & horizontally (make a tic-tac-toe grid) & place subject on one of intersections. Do NOT place subject in center!
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