Intoduction to stills camera

We were taught how to use the cameras in an appropriate way in order to take exciting and interesting photographs. We first learned how to work the cameras, for example how to zoom in and keep it in focus. We learned about the rule of thirds. This is a rule that applies to all visual art. It is the theory that all images should be divided into nine equal parts with three horizontal lines and three vertical lines. The most important parts of the photograph should run along these lines.

We also learnt about the four hotspots. This is the theory that because westerners read from left to right, they also read an image in this way. So therefore the most important part of the photograph should be in the top left hand corner, with the top right second, the bottom left third and the bottom right fourth. We also learned about head space and how you shouldn't have much or any head space in the photograph because it draws your eyes of the actual image.
We then got into groups and took pictures using these theories around the school. I took this picture of T-k and Davina who were in my group. I am proud of this picture because it uses the rule of thirds and the four hotpots in the correct way. T-k is standing up in the left hand corner and to give the photograph depth and difference Davina is crouching in the fourth hotspot. This photo doesn't have hardly any head space over T-k's head which is another important element.