We went on a trip to our local market, Green Dragon, to take some specific pictures and practice the techniques we learned about in photography class. Here are some examples that showcase these skills:
These pictures show the rule of thirds. The main focuses/subjects in the picture fall on an intersection point. This took makes the pictures more engaging.
This is an example of framing, the chains in front bring you right to the sign.
These are examples of layering and depth. The items are displayed in ways that you can see everything behind it and how far everything is away from each other.
This is an example of balance, specifically color balance. The intense cold-toned blue puts emphasis on the warmer toned apples and gives it balance. I like how saturated it is.
These pictures both show leading lines. Imaginary arrows guide you through the pictures helping you to see the main focus immdiately.
These pictures are taken from interesting viewpoints. The first is from bird’s eye view.
These pictures show dramatic lighting that adds interest.
These pictures are examples of Candid photography. It’s interesting to see how people are going about their everyday lives, and because it’s unposed it makes it even more real to life.
This was one of my own personal choices. I think it has an interesting texture and lighting helps show this. You kind of want to reach through the screen to feel it.
This is my second personal choice, it is a macro picture. I thought it was interesting because it was cut open and you can see all the little details.
This is my featured image. I chose it because i enjoyed the candid pose and the color balance. Her outfit’s pink draws your eyes/ attention straight to her and makes her the main focus. It also flows very well, kind of leading you through the picture.
Closing reflection:
Although a lot of these concepts weren’t new to me, i think it was good to go over them in more detail. Because i am an artist, i am frequently using terms like leading lines and color balance in relation to art, so it was good to be able to apply these same terms to photography as well. I learned to kind of use them intuitively. You don’t need to be trying to get a thirds picture every time, but it certainly helps make a better-structured image.