Elements of Photography

7 Elements of Photography

Most people are attracted to a good photograph. But what makes a photo “good”?

Taking Great Photos

There are many specific elements that contribute to a good photo. We will focus on 7 of those

elements. Your goal is to learn what to look for when critiquing photos, and how to take photos that

contain these 7 basic elements:

1. Composition

2. Light

3. Depth

4. Line

5. Pattern & Shape

6. Texture

7. Vantage Point

YOUR ASSIGNMENT:

Open up the handout in your Google Drive by clicking here.
Read through and research the information about each of the 7 basic elements by clicking on each of the links below to answer the questions on your handout.