Positive / Negative Space Flashcards
Negative space
the space around and between the subjects of an image
When is negative space most evident?
When the space around the subject, forms an interesting or artistically relevant shape.
Can be used to depict a subject in a chosen medium by showing everything around the subject but not the subject itself
Negative space
Focal plane
the focal plane of a lens is a plane that is perpendicular to the axis of the lens and passes through its focus
The part of a design that your eye sees because something is not there
Negative space
the part of the design that your eye sees because something is actually there
Positive space
Who is negative space often used by?
Architects and artists to counter balance positive space
Composition
balance between positive and negative space
The Frame
edge of the viewfinder
What does the contribution of the frame provide? (Aspect ratio)
Cropping
The skilled use of positive and negative space interacting with the edges of your work
Composition
“You don’t take a photograph you make it”
Ansel Adams
“There are no rules for good photographs, there are only good photographs”
Ansel Adams
