The assignment was to use geometry in our photo. To do this , I centered the geometrical shape of the circle that is my camera, in the center of the screen and took a picture in a car mirror. The geometry of the circle in the middle of the rectangle image gives the viewer a focal point and gives a strong subject to the image
The assignment was to use angles to compose the shot, using the rule of thirds I lined up the spider web. The spider web is a pretty perfect triangle, lining it up with the line and having it be on the very left third was my composition. It was very difficult to find angles that weren’t simple like straight lines around the area I was shooting, but I am happy with how this turned out.
The negative space in this photo is the entire wall on the top 2/3 of the image. The white space, creates emphasis on the bike in the bottom area. The negative space is this photo create drama and highlights the effect of sadness that the black and white filter gives.
The image shows a single light positioned in the center, surrounded by darkness. With no other objects or sources of light nearby, the glow stands alone, drawing all attention to its isolation. The emptiness around it feels vast and silent, making the light seem small and distant despite being the focal point. This stark contrast between brightness and darkness creates a strong sense of loneliness, as if the light is cut off from everything else. It appears to exist in its own separate space, reflecting the feeling of being alone with no connection or companionship.
This composition represents a personal holiday tradition through the balanced placement of a gift beneath a tree, symbolizing the act of giving rather than a specific season or holiday. The gift is positioned carefully within the frame so that the visual weight of the tree and the written message on the gift feel evenly distributed, creating a sense of harmony and stability. The writing adds a personal and emotional layer, drawing the viewer’s attention while still maintaining balance within the image. By focusing on composition instead of a specific holiday, the photograph emphasizes tradition as a recurring moment of connection, anticipation, and meaning that extends beyond any single time of year.
This image features a thin line of light spilling from beneath a closed door, creating a strong visual line along the floor. Rather than using leading lines to guide the viewer toward a specific object or create depth, the line of light suggests the idea of infinity. As the line extends beyond the viewer’s eyes into the light, it feels endless, symbolizing something unknown or limitless beyond the door. The contrast between the dark surrounding space and the line enhances this effect, making the light feel continuous and infinite rather than confined.
The prompt was to show symmetry in landscape. This photo was taken in Tahoe. There are two attempts at symmetry in this photo: the first is the reflection of the trees on the water, reflecting over the horizontal axis. As well as the symmetry of the two sides of the trees over the vertical aspects,
This photo uses the rule of thirds to emphasize motion and guide the viewer’s eye through the frame. The fountain drain is placed off-center, allowing the water’s movement to feel more dynamic and natural rather than static. By capturing the water mid-motion, the image tells a small story of energy and flow, showing how the water interacts with the surrounding space instead of existing as a fixed object.
During the process, the framing to catch the water at a moment where the motion felt alive and balanced within the composition. Experimenting with different angles helped me understand how placement affects the feeling of movement. This photo inspired me to be more patient and intentional, and it showed me how composition choices like the rule of thirds can make motion feel more expressive and engaging.