What's the difference between a snapshot and a photograph?
~Snapshot- a quick shot, often spontaneous, taken to record a moment in time
~Photograph- an image taken with care and thought
Rules of Composition
~Rule of Thirds- (imaginary lines drawn dividing the frame of your camera into thirds, both horizontally and vertically) place the important subject, or important elements of your composition where these lines intersect; place the horizon line at the top or bottom horizontal divider or fill up the entire frame with the subject for a close up image
~Leading Lines- use the lines created within the foreground or background of the composition to lead the viewer's eye through the photo; lines can draw attention to one or more intended subjects or a single focal point
~Point of View- change the way your subject is perceived by changing the camera position; if you are photographing a subject that you want to seem very tall, compose the shot so that the camera is looking upwards; if you are photographing a subject that you want to seem very small/short, compose the shot so that the camera is looking downwards
~Simplicity- keep your background simple and clear of clutter; the mood and effectiveness of a photo can be altered by what is in the background; a chaotic composition will cause the viewer to look away
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