Photography: Principles of Design

We are learning the basic Principles of Design so this week you should working on creating images of the fall landscape (which can also include people and other subject matter) that incorporates at least the Principles of Design.

• Emphasis
• Unity/Variety
• Balance
• Contrast
• Movement
• Rhythm/Repetition

Photography: The DSLR and the Principles of Design

In photography class we outlined the basic principles of design that we use in creating good photographs (we try to incorporate these in all of our photographs when possible) and talked about the basics of using an DSLR camera.  Today is the camera test which you must pass with an A in order to use the school's SLR cameras so here's a DSLR camera simulator to practice with and don't forget the big 3 and how they work together:

• Aperture 
• ISO
• Shutter Speed