Leading Lines
Selective focus and rule of thirds
Move close to your subject, selective focus and rule of thirds
Repetition of patterns Watch for elements of repetition to add visual interest to your photos.
Focus on one subject; control the background using wide aperture. CORE Standards for Photography - Speaking and Listening: - 5.1, 5.2, 5.4, 5.5 - page 24; Reading Standards: 5.7 - page 12; 5.4, 5.5, 5.6 - page 21
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Use a telephoto lens and a wide aperture to take close-ups.
Capture the moment by anticipating the action you will see.
Peak moment of action
Include lines in the photo to pull readers into the image.
Look for an object to frame your center of visual interest.
Photo composition techniques
Framing
Lesson 3: Elementary schools
Artistic touch to your photos Adding an
Composition and focus
As you cover an event through the lens of your camera, look for artistic elements to increase visual interest in your images. Look for these techniques as you take photos: • Framing • Leading lines • Rule of thirds • Elements of repetition • Close-ups • Selective focus • Peak moment of action • Negative space (See other examples of techniques to spark visual interest in Chapter 5 of the curriculum).
Unique angles Consider using different angles when photographing events. A bird’s eye view gives viewers a perspective from above the action. A worm’s eye view gives readers a look at the action from a lower angle. (See sample images on page 23 in the curriculum).
As you take photos... Remember these guidelines: • Control the background • Move in close to your subject • Look for moments of action and reaction • Anticipate the action and have patience to wait for it • Take pictures of great moments
Additional resources: PowerPoint Video Curriculum: Photography Chapter 5 - pages 6-14 Exercise 3 As teams or as individuals, take photos of people engaged in activities using the compositon techniques, angles and guidelines listed on this lesson. Remember to use the camera handling techniques described in Lesson 2. Submit your photos to your teacher for grading purposes.