JOURNEYMAN- IA Week 2

This month we are going to be studying the role that COMPOSITION plays in your photography. Second only to light, composition is what makes your photo a piece of art. Believe it or not the rules for good composition play out whether you are a painter or a photographer and whether your subject is flowers or faces. The principles you are learning this month apply to ALL areas of photography so if you are more inclined to take pictures of clouds rather than babies, you're in luck, these tips will improve your photography in a big way. 

Do the following two things:

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 Read this article about composition: https://petapixel.com/2016/09/14/20-composition-techniques-will-improve-photos/

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Write in your commonplace journal the definition for "Composition" and include a bullet point for each of the 20 techniques in the article and define/describe them in your own words or using images you draw to illustrate the technique. 

Complete the following three things: 

FIRST: Because the article you read is referring to landscape photography I want you to now look at all of these portrait photography examples and determine which composition technique is used. Write the answer in your commonplace book, we will discuss in class (hint, certain techniques will be used more than once, some might not be used at all. More than one technique can be seen in some photos):

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SECOND: 
Take a photo of a person or landscape or anything at all using principles of GREAT COMPOSITION. If you want a chance at winning the competition then pay attention to light. I want you to build on what you've already learned so use great light and great composition and wow me :) 

If you are planning on taking a landscape photo, remember you don't need to travel to some out-of-the-way vista to capture a lovely photo. I've seen gorgeous spots at Salem Pond, there is a spot with a man made lake and mountain view on the road between Stokes in Salem and the Wiggy Wash in Spanish Fork. The field across the street from Stokes has a gorgeous mountain view with horses in a field. These are all places that look magical in either sunrise or sunset light. If you're taking a picture of a person then look at my examples to inspire you. Is there a spot with a bridge, path or stairs to create leading lines? Are there any natural arches, overhanging trees or colorful doors to make a frame-within-a-frame? Can you think of a way to capture a person using negative space or the rule of thirds? How can you use good composition to create a beautiful picture of shiny apples, a vase of flowers or a favorite childhood toy? Composition rules are in every great work of art and every great photograph so look around and be inspired! 

THIRD:

BEFORE NOON ON WEDNESDAY email me your BEST photo. I'm going to be putting these into a slideshow for us to see as a class and choosing a 1st place, Vanbucks winner!