DIRECTIONS: Below are terms we use when we want to talk about the composition of a photograph.
- First look up the term in chapter 8. A few of the terms below (weight, motion, etc.) DO NOT carry the common definitions of the word. Make sure you understand the term’s meaning in your text. The accompanying photos in chapter 8 are especially useful.
- Add one http://www link pointing to a black-and-white photograph that illustrates the term. The best way to do this is to use the “insert link” command. Limit your links to the lists of links below.
- Rename your link to the name of the photographer and the website
- Only select black-and-white images.
- Double check that clicking on the link will take someone directly to that particular image.
- Add one sentence below the link to explain the connection between the term and the image.
- At the end, add your name and your partnerʻs name.
Confused? Look at my sample entry below under the first item, “Static Balance.”
PLEASE DO NOT use the same photos/links as other students. Be Unique! Once an image has been used by one group, it isn’t available, even to illustrate other terms.
WARNING: When you are editing this document, it is possible for you to delete work others have done, which would be really junk. PLEASE BE CAREFUL!
INDIVIDUAL PHOTOGRAPHER WEB PAGES
Alan Ross
Philip Brower
Jan Becket
Bob Douglas
Eric Volpe
Roy Harington
Phil Bard
Lynn Radeka
Tom Mickllin
Clyde Butcher
Mark Citret
PHOTOGRAPHY GALLERIES
EDELMAN GALLERY (links to individual bodies of work)
EDELMAN GALLERY (links to past exhibits)
MAJOR PHOTOGRAPHIC CENTERS AND INSTITUTES
Photo Lucida (one of the best sites)
Center
Time Life Photography Archives
Newspace Center for Photography
Photographic Resource Center
Light Work
Houston Center for Photography
TERMS RELATED TO COMPOSITION — FROM CHAPTER EIGHT
1. Static balance (major visual elements at dead center or along the bottom)
- Rocky Schenck, Edelman Gallery
- Mr. Becket – The major visual element (people) is along the bottom of the frame.
2. Visual center
3. Dynamic balance (counteracting, opposing motion)
4. Symmetrical balance (left-right mirroring with elements similar size, number and weight)
5. Rule of thirds
6. Visual weight (importance, significance)
7. Linear perspective
8. Aerial perspective
9. Textural gradient
10. Interposition
11. Juxtaposition
12. Shape
13. Space
14. Value
15. Line
16. Texture
17. Volume
18. High key image
19. Low key image
20. Replication
21. Interaction
22. Reaction
23. Symbol