Framing and Leading Lines

leading lines: Use leading lines to draw the viewer's eye through the photograph. This is an especially powerful technique to draw the viewer's attention to one or more intended subjects or a single focal point. A path, a row of telephone poles, or even a line of chairs at the beach can serve as elements in a good photo.

Framing:

Framing is more than what you do with your prints! It is a powerful composition technique. Careful framing of your subject can make a dramatic difference in your photos. Remember—every photo has a foreground and background, so use them together to add an interesting element to the shot.

Use foreground elements to frame your photo's subject. Architectural elements work well (windows, doorways, arches, and so on), but you can find any number of interesting elements to use for framing your photos. The important point here is the subject. It doesn't do much good to frame your subject with interesting elements if they overshadow the subject, making it difficult to determine what the subject is supposed to be.

Assignment: Shoot a roll of film documenting your Spring Break. Use either FRAMING or LEADING LINES or both in EVERY shot! Have this roll for class on Monday April 6th.

links:

http://smccd.net/accounts/takayama/lecture/comp-pics.htm

http://www.scrapjazz.com/topics/Photography/Lessons/579.php

http://www.flickr.com/photos/aunto/386071872/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/giletti/386073756/

http://photoinf.com/General/KODAK/guidelines_for_better_photographic_composition_framing.html

Filters

They increase contrast and can really make your pictures POP!

Experiment and try some out on your landscapes!!!

Dodge & Burn

Here is a how to on dodging and burning:

http://scphoto.com/html/dodge_burn.html

Portraits

Portrait Assignment

first half of roll:

1. Find an interesting human subject. The person you choose should WANT to be in the picture and they should be willing to cooperate.
2. Talk to your subject. You are the director of this adventure, make it what you want. Use colors or lighting to create a concept for your portrait. Costumes or uniforms work great. Imaginary ideas are OK. Choose an interesting setting based on your concept.
3. Change angles between shots. Shoot at least 25 pictures of your subject.
5. Change your lighting; Use filters, flashlights, lamps, or multiple lights to enhance your picture.
6. Remember you are the boss, make them change their expression. Pretend it is high fashion and they have to create the next great "look" like blue steel (Zoolander).
7. Most importantly for this assignment don't forget your composition rules. Use framing, leading lines, rule of thirds, color contrast etc. to enhance your photo. Fill the frame!!!! HAVE FUN & BE CREATIVE!!!!

second half:

Candids --

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candid_photography

Portrait Info

tips:

http://www.shutterbug.net/refreshercourse/portrait_tips/180/

http://shutterbug.com/refreshercourse/portrait_tips/204portrait/

Galleries:

Annie Leibovitz:

http://iwant.on.ca/FavPhotographers/AnnieLeibovitz.html

Charlie Schuck:

http://charlieschuck.com/ --> click on editorial

Work Days

Tuesday (3-4), Thursday (3-6) and Tuesday (3-11) will all be work days. By the end of Tuesday the 11th you need to have a contact sheet and photograph printed for the 5 angles assignment and a full roll of film shot for the landscape assignment.