Change the Composition
4d.
Photograph one subject with two different compositional techniques.
Composition is the photographer’s way of saying, “Look here first.” Two photos of the same subject can feel completely different depending on how you arrange the frame.
Good technique pairings
Choose two clearly different approaches, such as:
- rule of thirds and centered composition
- leading lines and framing
- close foreground depth and clean minimal background
- symmetry and off-center placement
Make the difference obvious
For this requirement, subtle changes are less useful than obvious ones. If both images feel almost the same, your counselor may not be able to see what you were testing.
Try asking yourself:
- Where does my eye go first?
- What lines guide me there?
- What did I leave out of the frame on purpose?
- Does one version feel calmer, stronger, or more dynamic?
Composition Comparison
What to say when you present your two images
- Name the two techniques you used.
- Point out where the viewer’s eye goes first.
- Explain how the background helps or hurts the subject.
- Say which version tells the stronger story and why.
After these exercises, you will be ready to start choosing different kinds of subjects on purpose.