Rules 3 and 4

Continuing in our lesson of the top ten tips for composition, our Photojournalism class went over rules 3 and 4 today.

Rule #3: Use Flash Outdoors. This rule only applies under certain conditions (i.e. if there is more light behind your subject than in front of it, if your subject is outside and it is a really bright day, and if you are within 8-9 feet of your subject), but when the conditions are present, using a flash makes your photo look much better than if it were taken without a flash. The picture to the right is of my friend Laurel taken without a flash, but the above picture of her is taken using a flash and looks much better than the one without flash.

Rule #4: Move In Close. That is, move your body and your lens closer to your subject in order to capture a "deeper" or more "artsy" photo. You can also "fill the frame" in order to draw attention solely to your subject. The picture to the left was taken of Mr. Biles' cacti plants.