Photography research

What makes a good photo

1. -To have a good photo you need to create the mood with the following things:

                                                               -Perspective

                                                               -Color

                                                               -Focus 

                                                               -Weather 

2. -The photo must have some characteristics: 

                                   -Shape- the shape always tends to be noticed first, it helps create the mood. You          
                                                can use shape by using backlight or use a background color or use texture

                                   -Line- line leads the line and is used to create almost everything such as shape
                                              pattern, depth and perspective. It leads the eyes by using focal points,  
                                              diagonals and s-curves. 

                                   -Pattern- combination of shape line or color. Pattern can help to give character to

                                                 the photo. To catch a viewers attention you could use random patterns 

                                                 and pattern in common places. 

                                   -Texture- adds realism a sense of touch this is really important to close ups in             

                                                  many photos' they use front lighting to decrease the texture in ones skin. 

                                   -Size and Space- 2D pictures can distort  depth  relative size and distances

3. Giving Perspective

                -Lines- they cover the distance

                -Diminishing Size- objects further away are smaller 

                -Aerial- atmosphere creates haze which lightens objects further away

4. Depth and Perspective

                 -Overlapping Forms- they create depth and distance 

                 -Selective focusing- focusing on the foreground and blurring the background

5. Improving Composition

                  - Rule of thirds- take pictures with different angles. 

                  -Simplicity- One strong center of interest background should be simple avoid mergers. 

                  -Angle and perspective- Low angles clear sky backdrop accentuate movement or action High 

                                                         angle eliminate cloudy sky 45 degree angle will cut glare avoid               

                                                         centered horizons 

                  -Framing- Adds depth should fit the theme helps subject fill the frame 

6. Balance

- Color and weight in the picture

- Formal and informal

- Symmetrical or asymmetrical 

7. Fill the frame

- Focus on subject and detail

- Fill the frame with objects that fit

- Long range shots provide depth and perspective 

*Close ups decrease perspective while wide angles can exaggerate. 

*Soft light can give a sense of shape

*Avoid cutting out parts, avoid cutting the path of a moving object