Rule of thirds: create some tension…
Camera angle…create some more tension…
Backlighting: not your friend unless you’re
looking for a silhouette.
Framing the shot:
Look for lines that lead your eye through the picture. They create movement
More examples of your friend, the line…
A few examples of different lighting scenarios:
Ambient light: use whatever light is already there.
Available light: use whatever light you can find
(flashlight, studio light, lamp, flash etc.)
• Natural lighting – Outside, Or through a
window. Use what you have.
• Diffused lighting – Light shines through
something to soften the intensity.
• Indirect lighting – Light the subject without
shining the light directly at them.
This also softens the intesity.
Long depth of field
Short depth of field
Lines, shapes, and patterns
are everywhere! Use your
artistic eye to compose an
interesting shot.
*Think outside the box!
*Get out and walk around!
*Bring your camera
everywhere!