Elements & Principles of Design
Asymmetrical balance: Not identical on both sides of central line.
Bird’s eye view: a view from above the ground.
Curved lines:
smooth curves are illusively created from straight lines moving towards or away from a subject.
Diagonal lines: lines that run in a slanted direction
Emphasis: an area or object within the photograph that draws attention and becomes a focal point.
Framing: using other objects in your composition to frame your subject.
Horizon line: a line or lines going across the picture long ways creating a separation or separations in the compositions.
Horizontal lines: a line or lines going across the picture long ways creating a separation or separations in the compositions.
Leading lines: a composition technique whereby the viewer's eye is attracted to lines that lead directly to the subject.
Movement/rhythm: the path the viewers eye takes through the composition, often a focal area.
Pattern/repetition: repeated consistency of an element in a work.
Proportion/scale: the size relationship between an object and the human body or other subjects in a composition
Rule of thirds: the image is divided into nine equal parts: composition elements are placed along these lines of intersection.
Simplicity: the image is divided into nine equal parts: composition elements are placed along these lines of intersection.
Symmetrical balance: one side balances the other or mirrors it
Texture: the appearance and feel of the surface.
Unity:
all elements of a piece of work together to produce a balance.
Variety: the use of diversity and change by the photographer including varied lines, shapes, textures and color schemes.
Vertical lines: lines that run up and down that create moods of stability or peace.
Worm’s eye view:
only being able to see one side of the face similar to a side profile view.
