Assignment 5 - Due March 10

Elements of Photography & Composition

What is photo composition?

Photo composition is how a photographer arranges visual elements within their frame. “It’s a pleasing organization of objects within your rectangle,” says photographer Adam Long. Putting subjects or scenes inside that space may sound easy, yet it’s anything but. Composition in your shots can often be difficult and it’s always important. “Everything can seem perfect: lighting, location, wardrobe, styling, whatever,” says photographer Grace Rivera. “But if your composition is off, that’s a deal breaker.” (Adobe, 2023)

What are visual elements of photography?

There are many elements. Some consider there to be 4, others consider many more. We will consider 18 elements. For example, some of the elements we will consider include line, shape, form, texture, color, size, and depth. As a photographic artist, your knowledge and awareness of these different elements can be vital to the success of your composition and will help convey the meaning of your photograph (B&H Photography, 2021). 

References

Adobe. (2023). The basics of photography composition | adobe. The basics of photography composition. Retrieved February 15, 2023, from https://www.adobe.com/ca/creativecloud/photography/discover/photo-composition.html 

B&H Photography. (2021). Elements of a Photograph: Line. Retrieved February 15, 2023, from https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/tips-and-solutions/elements-of-a-photograph-line