Definitions

ELMENTS OF DESIGN:

Lines:  Lines in photos are used to either direct eyes to a part of a photo or to convey a mood.

Leading:

Leading lines are lines in a photo that directly lead to the subject of a photo.



Vertical:

Vertical lines are lines that can convey a mood when used in a photo.




Horizontal:

Horizontal lines in photography are usually used to convey a sense of stability.



Diagonal:

Diagonal lines, when intersecting with an object, are used to bring attention to the subject of a photo.



Curved:

Curved lines help an image become easier to explore.



PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN:

Balance:

When every principle in a photo is used equally.



Symmetrical:
When an image is symmetrical, one half of it is identical to the other half.


Asymmetrical:

When an image is asymmetrical, one half is NOT identical to the other half.

Unity: 

Unity is when all design principles are used in a photo. It creates a balance.

Variety:

Variety is when multiple principles of design are combined in a photo.

Movement / Rhythm:

When something in a photo is repeated and it creates a visible pattern.

Emphasis:

When an object in a photo is a focal point and can bring attention to itself.

Proportion / Scale:

The size of an objects in a photo.

Repetition / Pattern:

When repeated objects in a photo create an impact.




Making Choices:

Point of view: The perspective of a photo.

Bird's eye:

A view in a photo that makes it looks as if it is from the perspective of a bird flying high in the sky.



Worm's eye:

A view in a photo that makes it looks as if it is from the perspective of a worm looking up from the ground.



Rule of Thirds:

A grid that equally breaks up an image to help make an impactful photo.



Framing:

When a frame is used in a photo to direct eyes to a certain part of the photo.



Simplicity:

A non-complex image with a very clear subject.