Elements & Principles of Design in Photography

Elements & Principles
of Design
in Photography

ELEMENTS &
PRINCIPLES
OF DESIGN IN
PHOTOGRAPHY
NAME: Jack Fabrizio
DATE: Wed. Sept 25
COURSE: TGJ 20
PROJECT NAME: Elements and Principals of Photography

ELEMENTS
1 COLOUR
2 LINE
3 SHAPE
4 FORM
5 TEXTURE
6 SPACE
PRINCIPLES
1 BALANCE
2 CONTRAST
3 EMPHASIS
4 MOVEMENT/RYTHM
5 PATTERN/REPETITION
6 SCALE
7 UNITY

1 COLOUR
PHOTO: Saxy
DATE: 9/16/19
TIME: 10:31
LOCATION: Music Stairwell
1. Name the element/principle that this photography investigates? How does this subject matter
successfully reflect the specific element/principle of design? Describe.
I chose this photo beacuse I think it effectively displays the element of colour. It uses multiple hues - both cool and and warm -
such as blue, red, yellow, green, and orange. These colours enhnce and increase the impact of the image.

2 LINE
PHOTO: Cutie
DATE: 9/16/19
TIME: 10:14
LOCATION: Football Field
1. Name the element/principle that this photography investigates? How does this subject matter
successfully reflect the specific element/principle of design? Describe.
This photo displays the element of line. I think this because it has one of the 10 yard lines going through it. The borders of
the line act as leading lines, directing the viewers eye toward the subject that is laying on the ground.

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3 SPACE
PHOTO: Cracked
DATE: 9/16/19
TIME: 10:15
LOCATION: Parking Lot
1. Name the element/principle that this photography investigates? How does this subject matter
successfully reflect the specific element/principle of design? Describe.
This photo displays the element of space. I think this because, using the yellow and grey pavement, it portrays the use of positive
and negative space. The positive and negative space meet evenly in the hoizontal center of the image, which is very satisfying to
the eye.

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4 FORM
PHOTO: Weeds
DATE: 9/16/19
TIME: 10:17
LOCATION: Field
1. Name the element/principle that this photography investigates? How does this subject matter
successfully reflect the specific element/principle of design? Describe.
This image displays the element of form. I think this because it shows the 3 dimensional space between the plant and the
puddle behind it. The blur of the background draws the eye towards the subject: the weed.

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5 SHAPE
PHOTO: Buzzer-Beater
DATE: 9/17/19
TIME: 10:37
LOCATION: Basketball Nets
1. Name the element/principle that this photography investigates? How does this subject matter
successfully reflect the specific element/principle of design? Describe.
This image displays the element of shape. I think this because the hoop of the basketball net is a circle. It is in the center of the
photo and gives it a sense of space and substance.

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6 TEXTURE
PHOTO: No Peaking
DATE: 9/16/19
TIME: 10:20
LOCATION: Room 120
1. Name the element/principle that this photography investigates? How does this subject matter
successfully reflect the specific element/principle of design? Describe.
This photo dsipays the element of texture. I think this because the folds of the curtain make the viewer imagine how they
would feel: Soft. bumpy, etc. It adds interest and a sense of touch rather than just sight like most images.

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7 BALANCE
PHOTO: Miniminter
DATE: 9/17/19
TIME: 10:15
LOCATION: Parking Lot
1. Name the element/principle that this photography investigates? How does this subject matter
successfully reflect the specific element/principle of design? Describe.
This photo displays the principle of balance. I think this because the car is composed in a position that makes the image symetrical.
The UK flags on either mirror add to this effect. This all adds a sense of stability and harmony.

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8 CONTRAST
PHOTO: Vroom
DATE: 9/17/19
TIME: 10:19
LOCATION: Parking Lot
1. Name the element/principle that this photography investigates? How does this subject matter
successfully reflect the specific element/principle of design? Describe.
This image displays the principle of contrast. I think this because the red of the motorcylce and the absence of red in the
background show a difference between the near and far objects in the picture. It gives this photo variety and makes it
exciting.

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9 EMPHASIS
PHOTO: Red
DATE: 9/16/19
TIME: 10:25
LOCATION: Field
1. Name the element/principle that this photography investigates? How does this subject matter
successfully reflect the specific element/principle of design? Describe.
This image displays the principle of emphasis. I think this because the red of the shoe is dominant over the rest of the image, as
the rest of it is without colour. The fact that the shoe is the only object in colour draws the viewer’s eye towards it. The subject is
the main focus of the photo and the absence of colour helps to direct attention to it.

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10 MOVEMENT/RYTHM
PHOTO: Rotation
DATE: 9/16/19
TIME: 10:32
LOCATION: Side of BT
1. Name the element/principle that this photography investigates? How does this subject matter
successfully reflect the specific element/principle of design? Describe.
This photo displays the principle of movement/rythm. I think this because the blades of the windmill are blurred, indicating
that they are in motion. This adds excitement and action to the image, and makes the viewer imagine the subject moving
the way the photo is showing it.

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11 PATTERN/REPITITION
PHOTO: Cow
DATE: 9/16/19
TIME: 10:28
LOCATION: Field
1. Name the element/principle that this photography investigates? How does this subject matter
successfully reflect the specific element/principle of design? Describe.
This photo displays the principle of pattern/repitition. I think this because it showcases a pattern between the paint and where the
paint has been worn away. It gives the image an interesting feel and adds depth to it.

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12 SCALE
PHOTO: Super-Boy
DATE: 9/16/19
TIME: 10:34
LOCATION: Bleachers
1. Name the element/principle that this photography investigates? How does this subject matter
successfully reflect the specific element/principle of design? Describe.
This photo displays the principle of scale. I think this because it shows the difference in size between the subject and the
environment around him. It gives the viewer a feel for the space and sieze of the image.

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13 UNITY
PHOTO: Learning
DATE: 9/16/19
TIME: 10:35
LOCATION: Room 120
1. Name the element/principle that this photography investigates? How does this subject matter
successfully reflect the specific element/principle of design? Describe.
This photo displays the principle of unity. I think this because it shows a classroom working together to achieve a common
goal. It looks like everythig in the image works together and fits. The class is working in harmony which is another feeling
that the picture gives the viewer.