Photography techniques

(And their definitions)

Neutral angle
An angle taken from
a straight angle to
point out the
simplicity of the
image
Low angle
An angle
taken from a
low angle to
either make
the target or
an object
look more
superior
High angle
Taken to either
make the target
took smaller or
weaker or to lighten
up the mood that
they are emitting
Elimination and use of space
To either use empty space to draw the viewers eyes
towards the object or to eliminate it by filling it in to
make the image eye catching or more interesting
Leading lines
Line hidden
within the
image to draw
the viewers
eyes towards
wherever
these lines
lead
Birds eye view
This angle is
used to look
down on the
target to
either make
them look
smaller or
weaker, or to
get another
perspective
on the scene
Rule of thirds
Objects are put in a main point of
interest using imaginary lines instead of
leaving the target in the centre,
making it plain or cheap
Worms eye view
This shot is a very
low angle taken
from the ground
(what a worm
would see) to make
the target took
large, powerful or
superior. This is a
small plant only fifty
centimetres high
Pattern/Repetition
This is using simple patterns or
repeating objects to make them
look interesting by bouncing the
viewers point of interest around
the image, keeping their minds
occupied and hence keeping
them interested
Frame within a frame
This is using the
images surroundings
to narrow the point of
interest to be inside
the frame. And also
bringing some
creativity and point
of view into the
image
Symmetry/Balance
This allows the rule of
thirds to be broken and
still allow interest. It uses
leading lines and in
some cases pattern
and balance to make
the viewer follow the
symmetry line
Point of View
Point of view is
using the angle,
lighting and the
actual target of
the image to
set the viewer
to think about
the image and
come up with
what is
happening in
the image,
often becoming
the subject in
their minds