1st Quarter MIT (Elements and Principles of Photography) Flashcards
Most fundamental element of a photograph
Line
Two-dimensional. Measured by overall height and width.
Shape
Three-dimensional. Has overall height, width, and depth.
Form
Visual or tactile surface characteristics and appearance of something
Texture
The aspect of the appearance of objects and light source that may be described in terms of hue, lightness, and saturation for objects.
Color
A physical magnitude, extent or bulk: relative or proportionate dimensions
Size
Emphasizes the stability of the image
Balance
Makes sense of the visual world through regularity.
Patterns
Distracts the viewer’s eye, with no focus on one element or in one direction.
Negative Space
Forms a co-linear or line of direction of the image.
Grouping
Contributes a lot to any photography and it’s more than creating a visually pleasing element.
Colour
The tendency to fill the missing gaps in an informative way to finish a story by the Photographer.
Closure
Creates a balance
Light and shadow
Plays a major role in Photography
Light and shadow