2. FOCUS
Created by elements to create emphasis, which grabs
the eyes attention and is were the eyes shall rest on
the main subject.
3. FOCUS
Created by elements to create emphasis, which grabs the eyes attention and is were the
eyes shall rest on the main subject
4. DEPTH OF FEILD
Depth of field is used to create emphasis on the
subject.
The DOF is very
settle in the
background
complimenting
the subject.
Bringing the
subject out in
focus. Notice the
distance between
the subject and the
background is
effective, creating
emphasis on the
main subject.
5. EXAMPLES OF DEPTH OF FIELD
NOTICE
-Emphasis created on the first bulb
you see
-The further the light bulbs, the
depth of field increases
NOTICE
What is the first thing that
catches your eye in this
photograph and why?
-The depth of field in the
background creates strong
emphasis on the tower.
6. FOCAL POINT
Have you came across a
photograph were your eyes
only seem to rest at only
one point in the
photograph?
Question: what is the main
subject in this photograph
and why?
7. What is the main subject in this photograph and why?
- Depth of field in the
background directs your eyes to
the main subject.
-The color schemes also have
effect on the main subject. For
example: The ketchup bottle is
the only alerting, vibrant color in
the photograph and is dominant
than the other colors in this
photograph.
This makes the ketchup bottle
standout. If the bottle were
another color like blue for
example, your eyes would
probably still rest on the subject
but the focal point will not be as
dominant or effective as the
bottle being red.
8. What is the main subject in this photograph?
Here is another similar example:
What is the main subject in this
photograph and why?
Notice your eye rest directly on the
main subject instantly.
That is, the silhouette of the child is
dominant in the whole photograph. The
black rules over the other colors in the
photograph.
10. Lighting
Lighting is a very important element in photography
Lighting creates the feel of the photograph
Lighting has an effect on the subjects dimension
Creates focal points
11. Soft Light Hard Light
Minimal soft shadows Strong sense of light
Sense of lighting equality Intense shadows
Lighting is not equal
12. Light Direction
Light direction is used to
create highlights and
shadows in your
photographs.
The positioning and
direction of the light source,
will determine where the
highlights and shadows will
take place. Having an effect
on enhancing the subjects
dimension.
13. Diffused light
To share equal amount of lighting in a photograph.
Using a diffuser outside for example, will
illuminate the harsh spots of light that may take
place on certain areas of the subject. The light
transfers through the diffuser, making the light
spread equally and not nearly as intense or
directional.
14. Diffused Light
Holding the diffuser
Original shot in front of the lighting source
(without diffuser) (the sun) Final result (with diffuser)
Use the diffuser as if your
trying to block the sun light.
The diffuser will eliminate the
direct light, making the light
spread equally on your subject.
The direct light is not The diffuser successfully
equal. eliminated the direct light,
The light is eliminating bringing out the subjects
the subjects detail. features.
