Composition
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Angles
April 25, 2026 Even though the tennis balls and the clock are the main focus of this photo, my real goal was to experiment with unique angles and reflections to see how they can completely change how you view a space. By leaning the mirror against the grass, I wanted to create a composition that…
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Negative Space
February 15, 2026 Even though the massive, detailed architecture takes up a huge chunk of the frame, my goal was to use negative space to bring some balance to the shot. At first glance, your eyes are immediately drawn to the crazy amount of detail on the rotunda and the carvings. By pushing the structure…
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Center Frame Portrait
January 24, 2026 Even though the wild green background takes up a lot of the space, my goal was to use a tight center frame to completely focus on the bright purple flowers. At first glance, the surrounding grass and weeds could easily look messy and distracting. By placing the cluster of flowers right in…
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Balance in Holiday Traditions
I chose the Composition category for this shot because it perfectly illustrates the concept of balance. The theme I was thinking about was how we try to find balance in our holiday traditions, like making sure we have time to relax even when things get busy in December. Going up to Tahoe every year is…
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Leading Lines
For this photo, I focused on using leading lines to guide the viewer’s eye. The strong white line running down the center of the blue court naturally pulls the viewer straight toward the net, which becomes the main point of interest. I liked how simple the scene was, because it made the lines and shapes…
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Rule of Thirds Motion
I chose to focus on Composition for this photo because I think it shows how powerful the Rule of Thirds can be. The main goal was to use the composition to make the shot dynamic and interesting, which really helps tell the story of this crazy staircase leading down to the water. I made sure…