Exploring a Space through the Frame

Composition Rule of thirds

Guide for stronger photos

Description
Choose a space that you find interesting. Explore the space photographically in as many ways as possible, with a specific emphasis on framing and focusing techniques. Shoot a minimum of 100 images. Set your image at the highest quality jpg setting.

Method
Think about how you want the viewer to experience the space. Is it a closed or open space? Are you describing the passing through a space? Is the space confining? Is it a private or public space? How would you describe this space in words? Describe in a few words what you are trying to convey about the space.

A. Framing
• Composition: deciding what elements are in the frame; be intentional with every element in the frame, and the juxtaposition of elements, how they relate to each other.
• Edge of the frame: what's on the edge? Does the subject extended beyond the edges? Or are the elements contained within the frame?
• Proximity: close-up, medium, far
• Perspective: angle of view; low, from above, from the side, tilted, straight on

B. Focusing
• Use focusing techniques covered in class (holding shutter release half way down when focusing on the desired subject, then reframing.
• Focal length (close, medium, telephoto, macro, and wide): Use the many lens options to change perspective, proximity, composition, scale, and foreground/background relationships.

C. More Visual Elements
• Color
• Form
• Line
• Light/Shadow

Due:

Save all of your images, and don't manipulate them on the computer. You'll save them in an exercise folder "1Space" on the Student Share drive as instructed in class.

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