The Rule of Thirds
Stop putting your subject (the thing you are taking a photo of) dead center. There are so many ways to up your photo game, the rule of thirds is seriously the easiest way!
Read through HERE and HERE and answer these questions:
1. What is the rule of thirds?
2. How is the rule of thirds used in photography?
3. Are there areas that should be avoided?
4. Are there areas that should are more important?
5. This photo by Travis Leaf Glover show the rule of thirds in use. Which photo is this rule being used effectively? How do you know?
6. Can you break the rule of thirds?
Assignment:
Practice rule of thirds!
Use your iPads for this. Turn on the rule of thirds grid: Settings>Photos and Camera>Scroll till you see grid and turn it on
Use your iPads for this. Turn on the rule of thirds grid: Settings>Photos and Camera>Scroll till you see grid and turn it on
Get out and set the scene. Don't put your subject in the center. Try placing it/them in the correct areas.
Also keep an eye on your sky and ground areas (we call that the horizon line)
You will be truing in a total of 9 photos of your choice. All photos must show the use of this technique.
You will be uploading these to your SKILLS page on your website.
Also keep an eye on your sky and ground areas (we call that the horizon line)
You will be truing in a total of 9 photos of your choice. All photos must show the use of this technique.
You will be uploading these to your SKILLS page on your website.