Photo Field Guide
To Making Better Pictures
| SUBJECT MATTER Simplicity Impact Interest Value Originality Creativity Emotional Value |
COMPOSITION Center Of Interest Subject Placement "Golden Mean" Rule Of Thirds Pleasing Arrangement Lead Eyes Into Pictures Easily Use Leading Lines Informal Balance Lightest Colors Attract Break The Rules |
| CAMERA WORK Learn Shutter Speeds and f Stops Creative Exposure Sharp Focus Use Proper Lens Timing Framing Dept Of Field Selective Focus |
LIGHTING Contrast Highlights Shadow Detail Use The Right Light Time Of Day Dusk And Dawn The Golden Light Creative Color |
| QUALITY Color Harmony Saturated Color Use Of Filters Polarizing Filter Use Proper Film Sharpness Crisp Color Use Of Highlights & Shadows Understand Warm & Cool Colors |
THE ART OF SEEING Find The Right Angle Be At The Right Place At The Right Time Lead Eyes Into The Picture Hold The Eyes In The Picture Dont Divide Pictures In Half Eliminate Disturbing Objects Go Back Again and Again Watch Foregrounds & Backgrounds No Bald Skies Wait For The Decisive Moment |