Final Project Composition

The photos that I have taken is all from school. I decided to take all of these pictures at school because I will probably spend about 12 years or more of my life in school so it definitely has affected the way I look at things and how I am. The first picture I took was a absolutely random but I know I wanted to take it in a framing manner to show how in school we like to judge people by the way they look and I think framing captures that message about how instead of focusing on whats on the outside its better to focus on the person's personality. Which I was thought not to do because looks aren't everything thats why I decided to use framing. The second picture on the top left hand corner is to show unity. I know to show unity everything in the photo had to blend and make sense that's when I noticed how the cafeteria is very united and everything is in harmony. The composition that I use (unity) to take this picture shows me because I as a person like to have everything and everyone around me to be united and be in harmony. I don't really like chaos between me and the people around me I tend to try to calm things down. The third photo which is in the middle to the right I used horizon line as my composition. I use the chair and the end of the desk as the horizon line because I think thats how students and teachers are separated and this photo is all about me because it's shows how I spend most of my day which is being at school. The photo with steps I decided to use horizontal line because I liked how repetitive and yet calming it looks and this photo is about me because I as a person will never consider myself as someone who doesn't to ever stop growing as a person and I thought steps were the perfect way of capturing that. The last picture is a picture of my class and my peers I thought this photo showed variety which is also something I am really big on because I am not really that type of person that likes routine or boring things I like to have variety within everything.

The first photo on the top left hand is a picture of an art wooden mannequin. I took the photo in worms eye view because art or music something between those lines control my life I love to take photo's and I play multiple instruments. The next photo on the top left is a picture of canvas carrier and this photo was actually just another random shot but I knew I should at least get my point across that art is a big thing. The composition that I already planned on taking a picture of is simplicity because I wouldn't say I was simple but I wouldn't say it was complicated. This picture really conveys how much I like to live my life in a very simple way but still very exciting. The first picture in the middle is the fountain and snow. I used this photo because I liked how the snow follows and curves with the shape of the fountain and I liked how in curved lines and everything follows through. I as a person loved to surprise people and set goals for myself and I think that curved lines are how I like to succeed on doing those things and thats by following through. The next photo is showcasing more on how I live my life and the I think the leadings lines and is what captures that. The leading lines showcase how I like to look ahead but still live in the moment. The last photo I took at my cabin which is in the middle of no where. Now I took multiple pictures out that day but I liked how much emphasis there is on the snowflakes and the detail is just crazy. This photo conveys me because I like nature and how soothing and calming it can be. I often go up to my cabin when my mom and I need a stress reliever from work in her case or school for my case. Because I spend almost half of my time out there sitting right next to the river and it's probably the most calming thing I've heard.

Final Composition Project

Photographic Composition Video

Composition Assignment

Phone

DSLR

Elements & Principles of Photography

Leading Lines

Definition: It's an easy path that the eye can follow, which starts at the bottom of the picture and ends out of the picture.

I love music so this really jumped out at me. This represents leading lines because the guitar strings allows my eye's follow its path and it starts at the bottoms and ends.

Asymmetrical Balance
Definition:Different objects balance each other out on the page

The bird and the snake facing each other give off the balance and they are clearly two different objects.

Bird's Eye View

Definition:View from above looking down

So you can obviously see the view the living room but instead of seeing the side view of the furniture you see the top and almost everything. And I like the colors.

Curved Lines

Definition: Lines that deviate from straightness in a smooth continuous fashion.

-comfort, safety, familiarity, relaxation

It reminds me of home and where I'm from. This is what we call rice fields.

Diagonal Lines

Definition: Lines that run in a slanted direction.

-movement & direction

It caught my attention because of how the background is blurry while the subject is clear.

Emphasis

Definition: Elements in a piece that are given dominance or attract attention

The difference in color how the rest of the background is green while the water droplet is still clear.

Framing

Definition: Directs viewers attention to what is important using objects or elements existing in the scene.

The color of the door struck me because I really like that color.

Horizon Line

Definition: Used to emphasize the sky or ground based on the placement of horizontal line where ground meet sky.

I love the way the boardwalk and the brick is divided.

Horizontal Line

Definition: Lines that run east & west.

- Rest, calmness, tranquility

The color and the lines made me calm.

Movement/Rhythm

Definition: Shows action & the path of the viewer's eyes through the artwork.

The lines in the mountain made my eyes move anywhere it lead them.

Proportion/Scale

Definition: The relative size of one object in relation to another.

You can obviously the difference in size between the building and the man which I thought looked like a type of toy.

Repetition/Pattern

Definition: Repeated consistency of an element in a work.

I like to take care of my hair thats why I chose this picture.

Rule of Thirds

Definition: Compositional rule of thumb where the whole image is divided into 9 equal parts; compositional elements should be placed along the lines.

I like the color of the tennis ball and how it's clear while the background is blurry.

Simplicity

Definition: Singling out an item(s) from their surroundings.

The color of the apple is what struck me.

Symmetrical Balance

Definition: One side balances or mirrors the other (separated by a vertical line)

I love interior design so I decided to use this picture.

Texture 

Definition: The appearance and feel of a photo.

This is a fruit back from where I am from and the spikes are very painful.

Unity

Definition: All elements of piece work together to a balances, harmonious, complete whole

The shape, neutral color and simplicity is what took me in.

Variety

Definition: Differences in elements & principles of design that give interest to a composition.

I love the color and the shapes is what drew me in.

Vertical Lines

Definition: Lines that run north& south.

-grandness & spirituality

The spirituality of the picture is what i liked about it.

Worm's Eye View

Definition: View from below looking up 

I like the woods so I choose this picture.

Image	E/P of Design	Rational
	Framing	Directs viewers attention to what is important using objects or elements existing in the scene.
	Repetition/Patter	Repeated consistency of an element in a work.
	Bird's Eye View	View from above looking down
	Rule of Thirds	Compositional rule of thumb where the whole image is divided into 9 equal parts; compositional elements should be placed along the lines.
	Symmetrical Balance	One side balances or mirrors the other (separated by a vertical line
	Vertical Lines	Lines that run north& south. -grandness & spirituality
	Unity	All elements of piece work together to a balances, harmonious, complete whole
	Asymmetrical Balance	Different objects balance each other out on the page.
	Leading Lines	Lines that lead the eye to other points in the image (or out of the image)
	Horizontal Line	Lines that run east & west. - Rest, calmness, tranquility
	Diagonal Lines	Lines that run in a slanted direction. -movement & direction
	Proportion/Scale	The relative size of one object in relation to another.
	Texture	The appearance and feel of a photo.
	Curved Lines	Lines that deviate from straightness in a smooth continuous fashion. -comfort, safety, familiarity, relaxation
	Movement/Rhythm	Shows action & the path of the viewer's eyes through the artwork.
	Worm's Eye View	View from below looking up
	Emphasis	Elements in a piece that are given dominance or attract attention
	Variety	Differences in elements & principles of design that give interest to a composition.
	Simplicity	Singling out an item(s) from their surroundings.
	Horizon Line	Used to emphasize the sky or ground based on the placement of horizontal line where ground meet sky.

What is composition?

1    What is composition? 

It's the arrangement of elements in a photography.

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2.     Why is it important to understand & utilize composition in photography?

It's important to understand composition in photography because to create a great composition all of the elements surrounding the photo must work together to create a united and unified picture.

3.     Describe aspects of a “snapshot”.

It's more of a casual and the same and nothing is as dynamic.

4.     Describe aspects of a “photograph”.

In a photographs a lot more matters. It has more of an artistic approach when it come to photographs, and its purpose is to portray the message of the photo from the subject.

    “Photography is the art of discovery."

    Describe what interests you the most about this art form or what drew you to this form of communication.

The way a photographer is able to portray the meaning of the subject through one simple photo. And how your able to discover what type of elements are constantly used in each photo.