Elements of Photography

Lines: Creating a sense of flow for the viewer through leading lines both literal and implied.

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Colour: Using a collection of colours, or an absence of colour, to create impact and mood.

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Shape: Highlight objects in a two-dimensional way, such as through the use of silhouette.

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Form: Giving depth to an image by implying dimensionality through light and shadow.

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Texture: Depicting the way a surface may feel through shadow and light.

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Tone: Suggesting an overall feeling through brightness or darkness in an image.

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Space: Selectively filling the frame or leaving empty areas for impact.

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