COMPOSITION
Once you have learned the functions of the camera, it is time to focus on composition. Composition looks at the design of the image. It is up to the photographer to decide the subject, lighting, movement and balance of the image. The image to the left is an example of a symmetrical composition.
REPETITION
Another aspect of composition is repetition. To the right the repeating pattern of the chairs leads us through the image.
RULE OF THIRDS
To the right is an example of Rule of Thirds. This image is also an example of an A-Symmetrical image. It is worth noting that the subject does not always need to be on the crosshairs.
In the video below I will cover more aspects of composition.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT
Your homework assignment is to take 100 image thinking about compositional rules. They DO NOT have to be completely different images. It can be the same subject. I do grade quality of homework, just that you turned it in on time. I will walk you through the saving process in class if needed Saving setting on the bottom of this page.
Homework Export Settings for WordPress 5-10 Images
WordPress Homework Gallery Post-Export to a folder called, Homework Quality of Light, at 1440 pixels on the long edge, use the color profile sRGB, and save as a .jpg @ 100% quality file. Sharpen for Screen/Standard. Select All Metadata. Upload to WordPress Media Library and we will create a gallery in class.
Final Project Export Settings for WordPress
WordPress Composition/Rule of Thirds Gallery Post-Export to a folder called, Quality of Light Project, and rename the images quality of light-you name. Size at 1440 pixels on the long edge, use the color profile sRGB, and save as a .jpg @ 100% quality file. Sharpen for Screen/Standard. Select All Metadata. Upload image to the Media Library and add Metadata to both files. Use Keyword Composition Project with your name.
