Line:
Line in photography is used to create moods. Below are different types of line:
Vertical line:
Vertical lines run up and down. They help stimulate feelings of dignity, height, grandeur and strength. You can find vertical lines in buildings, trees, fences, or even people standing up.
Horizontal line:
Horizontal lines usually denote a repose, a calmness, tranquility and peacefulness. An example would be a person lying in the grass sleeping, flowers in a field, the flatness of a desert scene or lake.
Curved line:
Curved lines are all about beauty and charm. The best example of this would be a beautiful female form with all its lines and curves. Of course there are other examples: The curve in a river or a pathway through a flower garden.
Diagonal line:
This like gives the sensation of Force, Energy and Motion as seen in trees bent by the wind, a runner at the starting line or the slope of a mountain as it climbs into the sky. By knowing this you can create Force, Energy and Motion with your camera easily by tilting the camera to make objects appear to be in a diagonal line.
Vertical line:
Vertical lines run up and down. They help stimulate feelings of dignity, height, grandeur and strength. You can find vertical lines in buildings, trees, fences, or even people standing up.
Horizontal line:
Horizontal lines usually denote a repose, a calmness, tranquility and peacefulness. An example would be a person lying in the grass sleeping, flowers in a field, the flatness of a desert scene or lake.
Curved line:
Curved lines are all about beauty and charm. The best example of this would be a beautiful female form with all its lines and curves. Of course there are other examples: The curve in a river or a pathway through a flower garden.
Diagonal line:
This like gives the sensation of Force, Energy and Motion as seen in trees bent by the wind, a runner at the starting line or the slope of a mountain as it climbs into the sky. By knowing this you can create Force, Energy and Motion with your camera easily by tilting the camera to make objects appear to be in a diagonal line.
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texture:
Texture in photography is really important as the photographer focuses very closely on every fine detail and really brings out the texture in the object, it is also one way of drawing the viewer's attention to the image.
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colour:
Having colour in photography is a main part. It creates mood in the photograph and makes you think more about the photograph as it draws attention to your eyes. It is also seen as the most important factor of photography.
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colour photoshoot: (own examples)
In this photoshoot some of my photographs are blurry and some are in focus. This is because I am still practicing on how to use the camera. Although I did need a tripod as my hands were shaking whilst trying to take the photograph.
value:
Value in photography is the level of brightness of pixel or colour as defined in HSV ( Hue Saturation Value). It is also the tone or brightness of a colour.
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rule of thirds
When talking or working with the Rule of Thirds think of it as having a image and spliting it into 9 parts, this can be done horizontically or vertically. The photo's below are examples of the rule of thirds.
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composition
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shape
Shape can really draw someone into a photograph. This is because the photographer has taken the photo purposely so there is a obvious subject. For example... the photograph (below) of the two black birds the way the photograph is taken has been carefully done so the shape of their necks is interesting and pulls someones eyes into it.
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space
Space is very creative when used in photography. It is used when the model or subject isn't looking directly at the camera and then creates enough space for the model or subject to look into.
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