Basic Principles of Good Photographic Composition:

Simplicity - Get close to your subject  Examples

Lines - Use lines to bring emphasis to your subject  Examples

Framing - Surround or "frame" your subject with an object in the forground.  Examples

Rule of Thirds - Place your subject off center.  Examples

Balance - Formal or informal - Balance the visual weight of the scene  Examples

Mergers - Avoid Mergers, something that is distracting  Examples

Objectives:

To help students learn about photography.

To learn how to take better pictures.

To learn how to develop B&W film, and print B&W pictures.

To help the yearbook with pictures.

To learn how to operate an SLR camera.

Expectations:

Students are expected to attend all meetings, pay club dues, and take pictures.

Students will be responsible when working in the darkroom and when using the schools´ camera.

Assignments:

Download this word document about shutter speeds and aperture sizes to see how much you know.

Shutter Speed and F-Stop Review