Composition

May 17, 2021May 12, 2021

Take Better Photographs of Your Children: Part 4 of 4 – Niagara Newborn and Family Photography

Nadia Trapasso Green, a Newborn and Family Photographer based in Niagara Ontario, wants to help you capture beautiful moments with your children while she can’t during Ontario’s third Covid-19 lockdown. All you need is your phone, and you will learn all about Composition in this 4 week blog series!

*Trying out these tips and tricks, then use the hashtag #dreamsandtalesfineart #parentswhoclickdt

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Last week we learned about Depth of Field, a key element in taking your photographs to the next level. I chose to focus on 3 main aspects of Composition (rule of thirds, depth of field and viewpoint) because most parents are taking photographs of their children with their phone…so this let’s us set the technical aspects of a DSLR aside for this blog series! Each week we’ll break down a element of composition, and assign you a task to try out! Last but not least, we will be looking at Viewpoint…

Viewpoint: The position from which you photograph the subject. Before photographing your subject, take time to think about where you will shoot it from. Our viewpoint has a massive impact on the composition of our photo, and as a result it can greatly affect the message that the shot conveys. Rather than just shooting from eye level, consider photographing from high above, down at ground level, from the side, from the back, from a long way away, from very close up, and so on.
How to Use: When photographing your child(ren), consider, 1. The angle at which would compliment them best, 2. The message you are trying to convey when photographing them. Are you simply hoping to capture a beautiful portrait of your child, or are you hoping to capture them during their play. Each situation would be better served by a different viewpoint.
As you are photographing them, try different angles, heights and positions until one just feels right! I like to use my ‘360 degree method’ by moving completely around the subject you are able to photograph them in many different way; lighting, backgrounds, etc will change and create different perspectives.

Example:

Sources: https://sites.google.com/site/photographycompositionrules/viewpoint-1

April 28, 2021April 28, 2021

Take Better Photographs of Your Children: Part 2 of 4 – Niagara Newborn and Family Photography

Take Better Photographs of Your Children: Part 2 of 4

*Trying out these tips and tricks, then use the hashtag #dreamsandtalesfineart #parentswhoclickdt

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Last week we learned about Composition, a key element in taking your photographs to the next level. I chose to focus on Composition because most parents are taking photographs of their children with their phone…so this let’s us set the technical aspects of a DSLR aside for this blog series! Each week we’ll break down a element of composition, and assign you a task to try out! First up, Rule of Thirds…

Rule of Thirds:

The rule of thirds is one of the main “rules” in art and photographic composition and stems from the theory that the human eye naturally gravitates to intersection points that occur when an image is split into thirds. In the rule of thirds, photos are divided into thirds with two imaginary lines vertically and two lines horizontally making three columns, three rows, and nine sections in the images. Important compositional elements and leading lines are placed on or near the imaginary lines and where the lines intersect.

How to Use- When positioning your child(ren) in your camera frame, position them along these lines and where the lines meet. This will improve your photograph by helping to draw eyes to the important elements in the moment captured instead of just the subjects (ie your children). It helps to create a more natural and emotional photograph by telling the story of the moment.

Give it a try!

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Sources: http://jeniandthekiddos.blogspot.ca www.erincobb.com

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April 26, 2021April 28, 2021

Take Better Photographs of Your Children: Part 1 of 4 – Niagara Newborn and Family Photographer

In this 4 part blog series you will learn how to take better photographs of your children, using your phone! I will be focusing on composition, rather than the tech aspects because I believe this is an excellent starting point for parents to begin! It is the quickest path to creating better, and more beautiful, photographs of your children using your phone!

Soooo let’s get started…

Part 1: Understanding Composition

1) What is Composition?

First and foremost, “composition” describes placement of relative objects and elements in a work of art. Consequently, composition is a key aspect of a good work of art. Good composition requires good balance. It is best to make sure all the elements present are necessary for the idea or story you are trying to pass on.

2) What is Composition in Photography?

Composing an image means arranging elements within it in a way that suits the core idea or goal of your work best. This can be achieved in portrait or still life photography by arranging elements by actually moving the objects or subjects. In lifestyle photography it involves anticipation, since the photographer doesn’t usually have the choice of moving his subjects himself, but has to wait for them to take the most suitable position within the frame. Another way of arranging elements is by changing your own position.

Composition is a way of guiding the viewer’s eye towards the most important elements of your work, sometimes – in a very specific order. A good composition can help make a masterpiece even out of the dullest objects and subjects in the plainest of environments.

Source: https://photographylife.com/what-is-composition-in-photography/

Please see the examples below of each Rule of Composition that we will be learning about! Until, then please visit my website to view my gallery and see if you can identify the rules of composition used in any of my photographs! Send me a message and let me know!

xo Nadia

Examples:

Rule of Thirds

Depth of Field

Viewpoint