The rule of odds is used to avoid boring symmetry. When an image is too perfectly balanced, it can be uncomfortable or uninteresting to look at. Instead, by making sure subjects are grouped in odd numbers, there is more interest and satisfaction in viewing an image. I used my blue walls of my room as the backdrop and the simple clean colors of the desk and subjects, as well as shadows from the light behind, to create a simple and pleasant image following the rule of odds.
For this photo blog I sought to use a staged composition where I explored the use of depth of field. The main way I thought of to do this was to use a figure close Read more…
To start this composition, I brainstormed different perspectives that I could take a photo from. I was drawn to the window in my room because of its interesting surrounding and the light it shone on Read more…
When I took this photograph, I focused on capturing all of the details and textures present. The composition I created was interesting and colorful. However, many of the colors were undersaturated and dim, making the Read more…