A merger in photography occurs when a background object is directly in front or behind a subject. If there are multiple subjects in the photograph, a merger can also occur if both main subjects overlap with each other or touch the sides of the picture frame. Paper Mache This photo does a poor job at merging the […]Read Post ›

Framing in photography means to frame the center of interest with objects in the foreground. This gives the picture a feeling of depth it needs to make it more than just another snapshot. Landscape The photo on the right does a better job at framing than the one at the left because all the mosaic […]Read Post ›

Balance is a compositional technique in photography that juxtaposes images within a frame so that the objects are of equal visual weight. When different parts of a photo command your attention equally, perfect balance is achieved. Janitor’s Room W.M. Plliard Library Resource Centre 112 The photo with the janitor room helps illustrate balance by aligning the […]Read Post ›

Lines serve to affect photographic composition in two ways. First, they serve to create the mood, second, they lead the eye through the photograph. By leading the viewer’s eye, they keep the viewer’s attention focused on the image. Tiles Lines can literally be used as the subject in a photograph like this four paned tile […]Read Post ›

In photography, the rule of thirds is aligning a subject with the guidelines and their intersection points, placing the horizon on the top or bottom line, or allowing linear features in the image to flow from section to section. The upper right section of the photograph is the best way to capture the viewer’s attention […]Read Post ›

Backlighting is a controlled technique of lighting used in photography or theatre. How it works is that a light is placed behind or at right angles to an object or person facing the camera. This helps produce effects of depth which separate the subject and the background. This technique is best achieved during the hours […]Read Post ›