C - Compositional Techniques (Lesson)

Compositional Techniques

A quick internet search will provide you with an assortment of compositional techniques. What these all have in common is that they’re all ways for organizing the elements in the photograph. Elements meaning not just the subject, but the elements of art (line, shape, color, form, value, texture, space). And what is the term for tools used or organize the elements of art? The Principles of Design! So these compositional techniques are all various way of implementing the principles of design to create a strong, dynamic composition. Let’s explore some of the most widely used photographic compositional techniques.

Compositional Techniques Self-Assessment Activity

Composition is vital to creating engaging photographs. Utilizing the composition techniques we’ve explored in this module will take your
photography to a new level! Before you begin your project, test your knowledge of the most common compositional techniques and how to
create them.

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