Due to its extreme close up nature, macro photography results in simple, minimalistic images. You can add visual interest to macro photos by following the rule of thirds to showcase a clear focal point. When you look at a photo, you should be able to easily answer the questions, “What is this photo about?” and “What is the most important part of this photograph?” Here are some great macro photos taken during last class. Notice how each photo has a clear subject or focal point:
Photo Credit: Rickie
Photo Credit: Rickie
Photo Credit: Mckenzie
Photo Credit: Javier
Photo Credit: Javier
Photo Credit: Isabel
Photo Credit: Isabel
Rule of Thirds
To apply the rule of thirds to your photograph, break an image down into thirds (both horizontally and vertically) so that you have 9 parts. Place points of interest in the intersections or along the lines to create a more balanced and visually interesting photo. Studies have shown that people’s eyes usually go to one of the intersection points rather than the center of the shot. When we use the rule of thirds, we make the way people naturally view images work for us rather than against us.
Today we will:
- Shoot macro (extreme close up) photographs outside. Remember to:
- frame your image so it follows the rule of thirds
- photograph the same subject from different camera angles
- keep your camera at least a foot (12 inches) from your subject to prevent blurry photos
- show depth in your photo (do not simply photograph a flat subject such as a mural)
- make sure your image has a clear focal point or subject
- Transfer our photos from our phones or SD cards onto the computer
- Upload our best 6-20 photos to our Google Drive accounts and our class blogs
- Publish a new blog post with our best 6-20 photos and a few sentences describing what you are happy with and what you still find challenging regarding the macro photography assignment
- Clear the SD cards
- Return the cameras and charge the batteries
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