1. E I G H T T E C H N I Q U E S F O R
G R E AT P H O T O G R A P H S

2. The Rule of Thirds
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3. The Rule of Thirds
Divide your photo into
thirds horizontally and
vertically.Try to arrange
subjects so that the
subject(s) are at intersection
points and lines align with
guidelines.
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3258934044/

4. The Rule of Thirds
Divide your photo into
thirds horizontally and
vertically.Try to arrange
subjects so that the
subject(s) are at intersection
points and lines align with
guidelines.
cc licensed ( BY NC SD ) flickr photo by Maʝicdölphin: http://flickr.com/photos/majicdolphin/
3258934044/

5. Leading/diagonal lines
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6. Leading/diagonal lines
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133554502/
Lines lead the eye
towards the subject.
Diagonal lines are
most interesting.

7. Foreground/Background contrast

8. Foreground/Background contrast
The foreground
(subject) stands out
from the background
by being lighter,
darker (silhouette) or
of a different colour

9. Pattern
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doug88888/5891638442/

10. Pattern
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doug88888/5891638442/
The photograph consists of a repeating pattern.

12. A pattern
can be a
particularly
effective
background
to contrast
the subject

13. Selective Focus

14. Another technique for contrast of subject and
background, the subject is in focus and the
background is out of focus.
Selective Focus

15. Framing
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16. Framing
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An object (or
objects) are used
to form a frame
around the subject

17. High/Low Angle
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18. High/Low Angle
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The subject
is viewed
from above
or below

19. Close up
The picture is
taken close to
the subject so
that it fills then
entire
photograph (or
beyond)

20. R E C A P

21. R E C A P
• Rule of thirds

22. R E C A P
• Rule of thirds
• Leading/diagonal lines

23. R E C A P
• Rule of thirds
• Leading/diagonal lines
• Foreground and background contrast

24. R E C A P
• Rule of thirds
• Leading/diagonal lines
• Foreground and background contrast
• Pattern

25. R E C A P
• Rule of thirds
• Leading/diagonal lines
• Foreground and background contrast
• Pattern
• Selective focus (tough to do with a phone/ipod camera!)

26. R E C A P
• Rule of thirds
• Leading/diagonal lines
• Foreground and background contrast
• Pattern
• Selective focus (tough to do with a phone/ipod camera!)
• Framing

27. R E C A P
• Rule of thirds
• Leading/diagonal lines
• Foreground and background contrast
• Pattern
• Selective focus (tough to do with a phone/ipod camera!)
• Framing
• High or low angle

28. R E C A P
• Rule of thirds
• Leading/diagonal lines
• Foreground and background contrast
• Pattern
• Selective focus (tough to do with a phone/ipod camera!)
• Framing
• High or low angle
• Get close