Camera Techniques

The Rule of Thirds

This is an interesting technique that I myself have used before but didn't realize that I was doing it. I myself just found that when you move subjects to the side of the picture instead of in the centre, it gives the picture a better look and is more pleasing to the eye. Especially if said subject pops out from a dull scene or flat landscape. I like this technique and find it very important for creative photography.

Fill The Frame

This is definitely an important technique that can sometimes be hard to accomplish, especially if you are taking action shots. What she said in the video was right though. It makes a better, more eye catching picture and leaves little room for distraction in the background. I like this technique and think it could be used in many ways for many different subjects.

Framing

I have never used this technique before and I find it a very interesting one. It seems really cool and makes certain aspects of the picture stand out that never originally would without the use of it. I never really thought about framing a picture by using elements around the subject before, and will most definitely be using it in the near future.

Point of View

This is one technique that I am very familiar with and use quite frequently. It is not uncommon for me to lay on the ground and look up at something or on my stomach to get a different kind of perspective on the whatever it is I am taking a picture of.  It is a very important technique for creative photography and I will continue to use it a lot.

Level Horizon

This technique, to me, is just common sense. You need a steady, level camera if you want a decent picture, especially if you are taking landscape shots. It is an important thing to be able to do, and tripods can help with that if you are incapable of keeping your camera level on your own.