Photographic Composition Part 1- Form, Shape, Line, Symmetry
THIS VIDEO: Composition means how you construct a photograph - how you arrange the elements within the frame in order to draw the viewers eye and attention to that you want to show them. Our eyes are scanning constantly to recognise patterns, shapes and lines. In essence it is the ability to recognise that there are ways of arranging of the elements within the frame that enhance one’s ability to communicate with the viewer. There is no such thing as a correct composition, or a set of rules that need to be followed. It is more about building a toolbox of ideas that one can draw on within any given situation. So, in order to talk about photographic composition one needs to discover why some images work or spark a viewer’s attention.
02.43 - The Rule of Thirds & The Golden Rule
04.09 - Central Subject
06.02 - Rule of Odds
07.30 - Mirror Effect & Symmetry
10.40 - Repetitions
ABOUT ME: The conversations focus on topics related to different aspects of photography including: art, documentary and photojournalism. The discussions explore the personal experiences of photographers and artists and how their work reflects both their internal and external landscape. During the past 30 years I have photographed in over 50 countries for magazines including National Geographic, Time, New York Times and Newsweek. I have held solo exhibitions in New York, London and Paris and my work is showcased in private and institutional art collections around the world.
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MUSIC: Intro and Outro music clip from In the Shadows by Ethan Meixsell.