1. Composition is one of the most important features of a good photograph. A
well-composed photograph is symmetrical, proportionate and well lit; in this
sense, composition in photography is similar to "mis en scene" in film.
However, composition standards are very high in photography, because
photography is an exclusively visual medium. Guidelines for composition are
naturally somewhat subjective; however, most photographers agree on a few
basic ones. These guidelines are not rules and are not followed by all
photographers.

2. • Line are one of the basic elements of design. Alone or in combination with other
lines or shapes they can aid in the readability, appearance and message of a
design.
• Picture one was found at: http://www.photoble.com/photo-inspiration/a-line-up-
of-20-interesting-line-photos
• Picture two was found at: http://www.photo-junkie.com/photography-tutorials/a-
guide-to-leading-lines-in-photography/
These two photos demonstrate the principle of Line. Line is
where there trying to guide your eyes to something in the
picture.

3. • Shape is one of the basic elements of design. Alone or in
combination with other shapes or lines they can convey
universal meanings as well as guide the eye or organize
information.
• These two photos demonstrate the principle of Shape
2D. Shape 2D is where the picture is flat and used to
show the basic shape of a square or even an animal.
• Picture one was found at:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/primary-educational-
resource-NUMERACY-2D-shapes-poster-/350280903842
• Picture two was found at:
http://stockazoo.com/vector_critters/animal-silhouette-
vector-pack/

5. • There has been a tremendous amount of research on how color affects human
beings some of this research suggest that men and woman may respond to colors
differently.
• These two photos demonstrate the principle of color. Color is where their grouping
a bunch of colors together to capture your attention and drag your eyes to the
colors, and probably make you feel something with the colors. Like happiness.
• Picture one was found at: http://forum.graphicdesignblog.org/resources-
f20/rainbow-photography-t101.html
• Picture two was found at: http://mylifemyidea.com/2011/12/photography/

6. • Texture is always a part of our designs whether intentional or not. It is the
visual or tactile surface characteristics of a piece.
• These to pictures demonstrate the principle of texture. Texture is where
your able to too see all the nicks and crannies that is one the
picture, where your able to just feel the roughness(smoothness) on your
hands.
• Picture one was found at: http://www.photopoly.net/25-stunning-texture-
photographs/
• Picture two was found at:
http://kaylamcclintock.wordpress.com/2011/10/20/photography-
assignment-5-texture/

7. • We live in a three-dimensional word of depth. When we look
around us, some things seem closer, some further away. The artist
can also show the illusion of depth.
• These two photos demonstrate the principle of depth. Depth is
taking a picture close up, but on an angle where the other half of
the photo looks far from the part that’s close.
• Picture one was found at:
http://www.orangeacid.net/blog/2007/01/09/my-ibanez-8-of-365
• Picture two was found at:
http://dailydesigninspiration.com/photography/ivan-
andreevich/depth/

8. • When light from a single direction(e.g. Our sun) hits an object, part of the object is
in shadow. Light and dark areas within an image provide contrast that can suggest
volume.
• These two photos demonstrate the principle of light. Light is where its shone at, it
directs yours eyes to the main thing in the picture.
• Picture one was found at: http://digital-photography-school.com/14-tips-for-great-
candlelight-photography
• Picture two was found at: http://webdesignledger.com/inspiration/30-magical-
examples-of-natural-light-photography

9. • Since we cant actually show motion in a single image, we have to rely on “tricks”
that cause the viewer to perceive motion.
• These two photos demonstrate the principle of Direction. Direction is where the
picture is moving, but it focuses on just one thing, where it looks like its not
moving, automatically making your eye look straight at that.
• Picture one was found at:
http://www.wipeout44.com/tutorial/graphics/136_motion_photography_shutter_
speeds.asp
• Picture two was found at: http://digital-photography-school.com/a-beginners-to-
capturing-motion-in-your-photography

10. • Mass equals size. Each piece you create has a physical mass.
• These two photos demonstrate the principle of Mass. Mass is where Mass equals
size. Each piece you see has a physical mass. Light the feathers, their just floating
in the water, so they must be light, but where as the other photo we see that the
man is sweating, so the weight must be heavy.
• Picture one was found at: http://cornfielddreams.blogspot.ca/2011/05/whos-
seen-that-picture-of-man-with.html
• Picture two was found at: http://elizabethirvine.com/earth-angels-signposts-
everyday-magic/feather-on-water

11. • Tone can also be regarded as value as both terms refer to the various degrees of
lightness or darkness.
• These two photos demonstrate Tone. Tone is regarded as value as both terms
refers to the various degrees of lightness or darkness. Tone is a color with grey
added. As these two photos, the two girls could be sisters, or really good friends.
• Picture one was found at: http://suunday.wordpress.com/2008/08/10/most-
beautiful-black-and-white-photography/
• Picture two was found at: http://suunday.wordpress.com/2008/08/10/most-
beautiful-black-and-white-photography/

12. • Value refers to the relative lightness or darkness of a certain area. Value can be
used for emphasis. Variations in value are used to create a focal point for the
design of a picture.
• These two photos demonstrate the principle of value. Value is where the lightness
and darkness of the certain are. Photo one represents happiness where the
second photo can represent sorrow.
• Picture one was found at: http://www.picturecorrect.com/tips/understanding-
exposure-value-in-photography/
• Picture two was found at:
http://judithdenhollander.wordpress.com/category/photography/landscape-
photography/

13. • Space is the area provided for a particular purpose. It may have two
dimensions(length and width), such as a floor, or it may have three-dimensions
(length, width, and height)
• These two photos demonstrate Space. Space is the area provided for a particular
purpose, with the hands and the girl, they are positive, around them is the
space, which is called negative.
• Picture one was found at: http://www.thejavajive.com/blog/indonesia/negative-
space-positive-results/
• Picture two was found at: http://www.awakenthelightworker.com/

14. • Primarily there are three types of balance in page design.
• Symmetrical
• Asymmetrical
• Radial.
• Picture one was found at: http://www.pxleyes.com/photography-
pictures/electrical/
• Picture two was found at:
http://www.fineartphotoblog.com/nature/radially

15. • These two photos demonstrate the principle of emphasis. Emphasis in
design provides the focal point for the piece. It is a way of making the
element that is most important stand out in design.
• Picture one was found at:
http://www.ursispaltenstein.ch/blog/weblog.php?/weblog/comments/52
74/
• Picture two was found at: http://nikicruzphotography.wordpress.com/

16. • These two photos demonstrate the principle of proportion. Proportion
refers to the relative size and scale of the various elements in a design.
• Picture one was found at:
http://www.trekearth.com/gallery/Europe/Greece/Attica/Attiki/Athens/ph
oto819110.htm
• Picture two was found at:
http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/photo/msg0222312610039.html?
4

17. • News letters, magazines, brochures, annual reports, and books often have many
visual elements: columns of text, headlines, photos, illustrations, pull-quotes, etc.
Grids allow designer to build page-to-page consistency into these documents.
• These two photos demonstrate the principle of repetition, because the same
object that is either stand still, or moving, has more then one image going at once.
• Picture one was found at: http://mapleleafs81.wordpress.com/2011/03/29/rule-
of-thirds-point-of-interest-contrast-framing-viewpoint-and-repetition-and-
patterns/
• Picture two was found at:
http://www.betterphoto.com/gallery/dynoGall2.asp?catID=1011&pageID=2&rows
=10&contestCatID=&camID=

18. • Unity is a way to make objects in a piece seem as if they are related to each other.
There are many ways that this can be achieved.
• Picture one was found at: http://www.pbase.com/image/70628467
• Picture two was found at: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9598572

19. • Contrast occurs when two elements are different. The greater the
difference the greater the contrast. The key to working with contrast is to
make sure the differences are obvious.
• This two photos demonstrate contrast. Contrast is where the greater the
contrast, the greater the difference. As these two photos the house and the light
hour are a lot greater then the contrast.
• Picture one was found at: http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/cameras-
photography/tips/how-to-get-contrast-in-photography2.htm
• Picture two was found at: http://www.destination360.com/north-
america/canada/nova-scotia/peggys-cove-lighthouse

20. • These two photos demonstrate the principle of Harmony. Harmony in
paintings is the visually satisfying effect of combining similar, related
elements. E.g. adjacent colors on the wheel, similar shapes etc.
• Harmony in painting is the visually satisfying effect of combining
similar, related elements.
• Picture one was found at: http://www.benthic.ca/report.php?report=91
• Picture two was found at: http://www.pxleyes.com/photography-
pictures/harmony/

21. • These two photos demonstrate the principle of proximity. Is one of the easiest
ways to create a visual structure and give your piece an organized feel is too space
items according to their relation to one another.
• Picture one was found at:
http://myrtlebeachphotographer.net/myrtle_beach_photographer_contact.html
• Picture two was found at: http://thetension.blogspot.ca/2007_09_30_archive.html

22. • These two photos demonstrate the principle of variety. Variety means “to change
the character” of an element, to make it different.
• Picture one was found at: http://www.urbanhdr.com/hdr-photo-and-the-hyper-
real-variety/nathans-variety-london-hdr-web/
• Picture two was found at:
http://simplymarvelous.wordpress.com/2007/09/05/farm-photo-the-variety-pack/