1. Photography Basics

2. Composition to AVOID, like the plague Position of the subject Misplaced objects No center of visual interest Inappropriate composition Overall composition problems

3. Photo Don’ts Position of the subject

4. Photo Don’ts – Misplaced Objects

5. Photo Don’ts – No Center of Visual Interest

6. Photo Don’ts Inappropriate Composition

7. Photo Don’ts – Overall Composition

8. GOOD PHOTOS

9. Action : Candids capturing the peak of action

13. Reaction : Candids illuminating emotional responses

17. Scrapbook : Posed photos featuring unique personalities

20. Illustration : Adding dimensions to verbal content

23. Quality Composition Elements

24. Rule of thirds Subject is divided into thirds vertically and horizontally Subject is placed on one of the intersecting lines or hot spots

26. Framing Use of objects or people to frame subject (center of visual interest) Draws attention to subject

30. Angle of view Bird’s eye view – high Worm’s eye view - low

34. Leading lines and looks Imaginary or real lines lead the reader to the subject

38. Selective focus Subject(s) are in focus while background is blurred

42. Repetition Repetition of people, patterns, expressions or surroundings

46. Silhouettes Subject appears black because light source is behind subject and not the photographer