Elements of Photography

Line ­– Can be vertical, horizontal, curved or jagged. Examples: roads, sunsets, bridges.

Shape ­– Two-dimensional representation of objects. Examples: silhouetted photographs of birds.

Form – Three-dimensional representation of objects, usually through the use of lighting and shadows.

Texture – The use of lighting to bring out details of an object, making it easy to see whether a surface is smooth or soft.

Pattern – The use of repetition to create an interesting photo. Examples: photos of gardens or flowers.

Color – Using warm or cool colors to set a mood.

Space – Either negative or positive space can be used to make a statement. Often seen when using the rule of thirds.