The 7 Principles

There are 7 Principles of photography that we need to understand in order to create interesting images. These are:

D25 - LinesLines can be used to help guide a viewer to explore an image.

D25 - FormForm is concerned with the 3D shape in an image. Photographs work on a 2 dimensional plane but with careful consideration of subject and lighting we can represent 3D subjects in an image.

D25 - PatternPatterns are shapes or textures that are organised in a rhythmic way. These can be both man made or natural.

D25 - SpaceSometimes we need to give our subject 'room to breath' in an image. By using negative space around our subject we can add context and draw attention to our subject. Removing clutter or distraction from our image also add a sense of calm to the image. It is important that we take time to find the

D25 - ShapeWhen we talk about shape in an image we are taking about 2 dimensional shapes. The is most easily demonstrated using silhouettes but it can be represented in other ways.

D25 - TextureTexture concerns itself with the surface of a subject. Images which focus on texture should encourage you to think about how the subject would feel when touched. Careful consideration of directional light will help emphasize texture in an image. When photographing texture try to avoid distractions

D25 - ColourBlack and white photography help us to focus on form, shape and texture but sometimes we want colour to be the subject of the image. It is important that we understand how some colours are considered to be 'warm and lively' and some are considered 'cool and calm'. Colour combination also plays and

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