It's All By Design
a compositional technique that involves using elements within a scene—natural or man-made—to create a visual border around the main subject
WHAT IS FRAMING?
how a light source—natural or artificial—illuminates a scene or subject
WHAT IS LIGHTING?
a composition emphasizing the face and expressions of a person
WHAT IS A PORTRAIT?
a compositional guideline in visual arts, photography, and videography that involves dividing an image into nine equal parts using two equally spaced horizontal lines and two equally spaced vertical lines
WHAT IS THE RULE OF THIRDS?
the dark area where light is blocked by an object, creating a contrast between illuminated and unilluminated regions
WHAT IS SHADOW?
a horizontal frame where the width of the image is greater than its height, commonly used for capturing wide scenes
WHAT IS LANDSCAPE?
the spatial relationship between objects in a photograph, creating the illusion of depth and three-dimensionality on a two-dimensional surface
WHAT IS PERSPECTIVE?
quantity or strength of light falling on a subject, directly influencing exposure, brightness, and mood
WHAT IS INTENSITY?
the practice of capturing spontaneous, unposed moments without directing or influencing the subject
WHAT IS CANDID?
visual elements—such as roads, rivers, fences, paths, or architectural features—that guide the viewer’s eye through the image, directing attention toward the main subject or focal point
WHAT ARE LEADING LINES?