Assignment 20

Composition: Frame within a Frame

Welcome to assignment 20, Composition: Frame within a Frame

The video below outlines the composition frame within a frame

PRO TIP: increase the playback speed to 1.5 to get through the video more quickly!

Step 1: Watch the video

Step 2: take 12 photos for this assignment, as listed below

Step 3: Answer the Photo Write Up question (exception to the rule for this one...no need to include the question on your website!)

Step 4: Upload your photos and Photo write up onto your website

Step 5: Publish your website and submit the link into the TEAMS Assignment 20

Photos - 12 in total

Take 4 photographs incorporating natural/organic frames
Take 4 photographs incorporating man made frames
Take a photo of one subject framed 4 different ways (GET CREATIVE!)

Remember that each photo must be different

Natural

Man Made

Frame 1

Frame 2

Frame 3

Frame 4

Remember:

Using elements within the scene to create a secondary frame around the main subject will help direct the viewer’s attention towards the main subject. It will provide focus and emphasis, depth and layering, contextualize the subject, and add aesthetic appeal.

Keep in mind RULE OF THIRDS and LEADING LINES when taking these photos!

Photo Write UP: Choose one of your photos and explain your choice of the framing element and how it helps to convey the intended message or emotion of the photograph. Discuss any challenges you faced in using this technique and how you overcame them.

(5 marks)

Photo write up example

The photograph I selected to write about is this one, I picked this one because I thought it was one of the better “framed” photos I took. The framing supposed to be the leaves and branches surrounding the upper right corner, covering the sky to block out any attention to the clouds, and the subject being a mossy barn. To get this shot it took me 11 shots to get, as I struggled with the amount of depth of field I wanted. Once I finally got the lens to focus on the barn and not the leaves, it worked. I waited a couple minutes to see if the horses would’ve been captured also, but they weren’t budging.

Marking criteria:

Every photo must be different
The image is in focus, well-exposed, and shows control over lighting and camera settings. The framing element and subject are both clear and visually strong.
The photo clearly demonstrates the “frame within a frame” technique, using natural or man-made elements (e.g., windows, arches, doorways) to enclose the subject.
The framed subject is clearly the focal point of the image. The framing leads the viewer’s eye directly to it and enhances its prominence in the coThe overall composition is well-balanced, and the framing adds depth and interest. The photo demonstrates thoughtful use of space, symmetry, or contrast.mposition.
The student has creatively selected or discovered framing elements, showing originality in choosing angles, materials, or settings that are visually interesting.
Students must demonstrate creativity in choosing/setting up the scene/setting to photograph (make the photos exciting!)

Assignment is due: Tuesday, May 20th

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