Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Repetion in Photography

Repetition usually suggests boredom. Usually too much of a good thing isn't! In photography repeating objects can create wonderful patterns and textures.

  • Fill your picture frame to the edge with objects. This will create the illusion of size and suggest there are many more of the object beyond the photographs edge. This is called a "Bleed".
  • Any repeated objects should work. Consider the concept of "Gradation" where objects get smaller as they recede into space. 
  • Try "Breaking a Pattern" by including one different object surrounded by the similar objects. This creates an area of "Emphasis"
If your haven't noticed, we are talking about some of the principles of design. Hopefully you still remember these concepts from your earlier Studio in Art experience.

YOUR ASSIGNMENT"

Shoot photographs that include the idea of "Repetition". Post your best 5 (Five) images to your blog. Caption your images like my examples below. 

Due Date: March 8th
Antique Shop, Newburyport MA
Bad Seed Cider Company, Highland NY
Innisfree Gardens, Millbrook NY
Lobster Buoys, Prince Edward Island 

Sand Patterns, Mavillette, NS 

Brown Stone Buildings, Hudson NY

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