The 6 Rules of Photographic Composition

Please click on the link to this website and read through ALL of the 'Guidelines for Beginning Photographic Composition.'
You will use these guidelines to critique your classmate's photos.
This material will also be included on your first test.

http://asp.photo.free.fr/Composition/photoProgramCompMainClass

For the "6 Rules of Composition" assignment you will be required take 10 examples of each of the 6 Rules.

1. Simplicity
2. Rule of Thirds
3. Leading Lines
4. Framing
5. Balance
6. Color Contrast - (Click on this link to learn more about Color Contrast, also known as Complementary Color)

Details: 60 photos in total, but you CAN use the same photo more than once if it can be categorized in more than one Rule of Photographic Composition.  However, you CANNOT use the same Object or Subject in more than 1 photo in any of the 6 categories. 

6 Contact Sheets: Each is 2 Columns and 5 Rows

Naming Convention: _simplicity, _ruleof3rds, _leadinglines, _framing, _balance, _colorcontrast

Date Date: End of Class on Thursday/Friday, March 12/13th.

Your grade for this assignment will be based on the following factors: 

• Completion of each image turned in on a contact sheet and properly labeled with each rule of composition.
• Turned in on time (formative)
• The quality and creativity of your 60 best images
• Your ability to use correct Photoshop file compression and submission procedures

Welcome to Digital Photography 1

I am happy to welcome you to Digital Photography 1.

During the course of this semester, it is my intention to expand your knowledge of photographic composition, hone your digital camera skills, and enhance your digital images using iPhoto and Photoshop CS-CC. This website is designed to help keep you informed on all projects, assigned readings, and updates on class discussions over the course of the semester. Whenever you have any questions regarding Digital Photography 1 assignments or topics, you can first look on this website for details. If your questions remain unanswered, feel free to email me at marty.ballew@shorelineschools.org.

Please return all materials that require a Parental/Guardian signature, and the $20 Lab Fee to me as soon as possible. Students will not have access to cameras and camera equipment until the Lab Fee, Academic Plan and Out of Class Permission forms are signed and returned.

What Elements and Principles, or Rules of Photographic Composition Apply?

Take a moment to look through these award winning photos of nature and wildlife.  What What Elements and Principles, or Rules of Photographic Composition apply?

https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/wildlife-photographer-of-the-year-2019-winners-scli-intl/index.html