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Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Elements of Photography

Tone

Tone in photography is how dark or light an image is. For example:

Contrast

Contrast in photography is the amount of difference between black and white. For example:

Framing

Framing in photography is when you use the surroundings as a picture frame. For example:

Angle

Angle in photography is when you, well, hold your camera at an angle for the photo. For example:

Horizon Line

A Horizon Line in photography is where you include in the photo, the place that earth meets sky. For example:

Leading Lines

Leading Lines in photography are when two "lines" come out of frame, and lead into a point. For example:
Juxtaposition

Juxtaposition in photography is when you compare two objects in your photo. For example:

Cropping

Cropping in photography is when you crop an image to make something in it look bigger. For example:

1 comment:

  1. You have written your own simple and accurate comments here. You have also included appropriate photographic examples which explain these photographic terms. It would have been nice to also have you explain how your chosen photographs demonstrate the photographic terms.

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