Thurs Jan 30

 Photo composition is how a photographer arranges visual elements within their frame. It's a pleasing organization of objects within your rectangle.

Understanding Rule of thirds

The rule of thirds is a composition guideline that divides an image into nine equal parts to help create a well-balanced and visually interesting image. 

• Divide the image into nine equal parts using two horizontal and two vertical lines 
• Place the subject in the left or right third of the image 
• Place important elements along the lines or at their intersections 

Why it works 

• Helps balance the subject with negative space
• Draws the viewer's eye to the main focal point
• Creates more tension, energy, and interest

How to use it

• Most cameras and phones have a rule of thirds setting 
• In landscape photography, the horizon line is often placed on a thirds line 

Example Rule of Thirds

Continue working on these assignments on your phone, they do not need to be uploaded today. Each person needs to take their own original photos. If you do not have a phone work with someone who has one. 

Assignment #1: Find your top 5 photos on your phone and upload to the Mdrive under Chase Photo10 in your folder, label them TOP 5. (5 marks)

Assignment #2: HEADSHOTS; take 5 head and shoulder shots, crop and edit and upload onto the M drive label folder HEADSHOTS (10 marks)

Headshot Criteria

• background clean
• good eye contact with camera
• edited head and shoulders
• pleasing to the eye
• in focus
• speaks to subject's personality
• all headshots should be consistent

Assignment #3 : Find one object or person to shoot outside, shoot them 5 different ways, then choose your best photo and title it  BEST 1 Put all photos taken into the folder label it BEST on M drive.(10 marks)