1. Image Composition Fundamentals of Creating Engaging Images

2. Basic Rules Rule of Thirds Focus on Subject Contrast and Colour Patterns and Lines Framing Angles Lighting © photoinf.com 2003-2005

3. Basic Rules Rule of Thirds Focus on Subject Contrast and Colour Patterns and Lines Framing Angles Lighting © photoinf.com 2003-2005

4. Rule of Thirds The Rule of Thirds is a common rule that photographers use to capture their subject. You divide the frame in thirds horizontally and vertically and then centre your subject on one of the four intersecting points. © photoinf.com 2003-2005

5. Rule of Thirds © photoinf.com 2003-2005

6. Rule of Thirds © photoinf.com 2003-2005

7. Focus on Subject The subject of the photograph should be obvious to the viewer. If you try to fit too much into your photo, it may confuse the viewer. The best rule for focusing on a single subject is … keep it simple. © photoinf.com 2003-2005

8. Focus on Subject © photoinf.com 2003-2005

9. Contrast and Colour The use of colour can highlight your subject by using unusual or appealing combinations. Colour can also be used to highlight your subject by using a sharp contrast of colours so the subjects pops out of the photograph. © photoinf.com 2003-2005

10. Contrast and Colour © photoinf.com 2003-2005

11. Contrast and Colour © photoinf.com 2003-2005

12. Patterns and Lines Dramatic patterns and lines are important in photography because the world is mostly vertical and horizontal lines. The human eye is drawn to patterns, geometric shapes, and lines. Use these visual elements to draw the viewer to the subject. © photoinf.com 2003-2005

13. Patterns and Lines © photoinf.com 2003-2005

14. Patterns and Lines © photoinf.com 2003-2005

15. Framing Sometimes it is possible to use the foreground to frame the main subject - much like a picture frame. This can create interesting patterns between the foreground and background - and at the same time emphasize the main subject. © photoinf.com 2003-2005

16. Framing © photoinf.com 2003-2005

17. Angles and Point of View Try to avoid taking photographs at eye level if you want to make the viewer see your subject in a new way. Try low and high angles to give a more dramatic presence to your subject. © photoinf.com 2003-2005

18. Angles and Point of View © photoinf.com 2003-2005

19. Lighting The use of light can create interesting moods and effects for your main subject. Light can create shadows and silhouettes, or emphasize colour and patterns. © photoinf.com 2003-2005

20. Lighting © photoinf.com 2003-2005

21. Conclusion Comment on the composition of the following photographs. Remember to consider: Rule of Thirds Focus on Subject Contrast and Colour Patterns and Lines Framing Angles Lighting © photoinf.com 2003-2005

22. Conclusion © photoinf.com 2003-2005

23. Conclusion © photoinf.com 2003-2005

24. Classroom Math – Create images to go with word problems. – Geometric shapes, scale, area, and perimeter ELA/FLA – Creative writing and photo essays – Visual poetry – Visualize fiction or dramatization Social Studies – Re-create historic events – Visualize geographic features and mapping Science – Track time lapse experiments – Dramatize scientific concepts

25. Classroom Software: PowerPoint – Create photo collages, slideshows, labeled photos, or stories with text and audio support. Some basic editing features are available. Picassa – Free organizer from Google that also provides some editing features and creative options. Comic Life Comic Life – A new program that will be available to the school in the new year. Use digital images to create comic books and other publications. Photoshop/GIMP – More advanced photo editing software that schools are starting to use.

26. Photo Essay Assignment: Tell a Story With Photos

27. Photo Essay Look at the following series of photos from the infamous Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz. There are no words to accompany the photos, but you get a sense of the mood and stories behind the place. © CBC.ca

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