Photo Composition and Lighting
Grade 11 · Art · 39 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can apply composition techniques and lighting principles to create a photograph.
Warm-Up Video
Tim Shields · 8:42
How to take good pictures of people
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
When taking a portrait using the rule of thirds, place the subject on the left or right third of the photo, ensuring they face inwards.
- 2
To achieve a professional look, use aperture priority mode, set the f-stop to the smallest number, and zoom in to blur the background.
- 3
When photographing a subject with a bright background, use the camera's flash or position the subject so that the light is on their face to avoid a silhouette.
Practice Questions
5 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe how to take a portrait using the rule of thirds when your subject is standing in front of a lavender field with a stone house in the background.”
Complete Lesson Package
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