Mira Photo Portfolio

 Framing in a frame is used to draw the viewers attention to the main subject of the photo. Main elements of doing this are doorways, windows, tree branches, mirrors, and architecture. Most often, what the frame does is add context to the image. This allows you to understand where it's taking place and if there's aspects of culture involved. Doing this adds another layer of depth to photos by isolating the main subject away from everything else.  Examples: This image uses multiple layers of framing to create a more intense depth. This image uses a train window to frame a woman sitting on a train while reading a book while adding movement with the woman on the outside.  This photo uses tree branches to capture an image of a child jumping outside in the nature. This image uses a car door/window to isolate the man for a portrait photo.  This image uses the opening of a canyon to make another canyon the main subject of the photo. 

 For this assignment we were asked to go around campus looking for leading lines and symmetry that mainly lead to a subject. We needed to take 100 photos and chose our top 10 that we felt portrayed these characteristics.  Chapel seats leading to the window as the subject. Symmetry and leading lines to C3. Staircase in Gilder from an upwards angle. Symmetry of stained glass and lights in the Chapel. Subject of Kathryn in the elevator of the RAC. Curved leading lines down the stairs of the Chapel (without a subject). The subject of the Capel is the leading lines of this photo giving a clear direction. Leading lines of the pathway up to C3.  Leading lines in the RAC to Mary taking pictures of Celia.  Symmetry and balance in another students piece of artwork.

 Leading Lines: lines in an image that lead the eye to the center focus of the image Symmetry (or Balance): Symmetry is when both sides of the image hold equal weight (often matching parts that are mirroring each other) Photographers use leading lines to guide the viewers eye to draw attention to the main subject of the photo. Additionally, photographers use symmetry to create a sense of balance and harmony. These are both very effective tools to use in all kinds of art in order to portray a story for the viewer. Examples of leading lines: Examples of symmetry: 

For this assignment we were asked to go around campus and find things that looked like each letter of the alphabet. We were strictly meant to find lines, objects, and forms without arranging anything or photographing the letter itself.