Getting the Picture
Take a series of photos on a subject you are interested in and is also found in your daily life (i.e., your family, pet, favorite place, something in nature, etc.). Practice using good photography techniques by applying the elements of art, principles of design, and photographic composition. If you do not get the results you want the first time, remember that you can always edit!
There are sixteen elements of art and principles of design listed below. Choose ten of them and provide a photograph that you took yourself which demonstrates each. With each photograph, include a short paragraph explaining how the image reflects the element (or elements) that you are showing. While one photograph might cover several elements, choose the best picture for each element.
Line
Shape
Space
Value
Texture
Color
Emphasis
Balance
Proportion
Pattern
Movement
Contrast
Unity
Viewpoint
Framing
Cropping
When you are done with all ten photographs, write a paragraph describing your experience. Did looking for these elements make it harder or easier? Did the information you learned in the unit help you take better pictures? Why or why not?
