Composition & Framing
By the end of this lesson, you will:
- Understand the importance of composition in photography.
- Learn and apply the Rule of Thirds, Leading Lines, Framing, and Negative Space.
- Take photos using at least 3 different composition techniques.
Scripture
- Proverbs 29:18 – “Where there is no vision, the people perish…”
Connect vision in life to vision in photography — seeing the bigger picture and planning your shot.
Course Content
Review Last Week
- Have students show one of their homework photos.
- Discuss how changing aperture, shutter, or ISO affected their image.
What is Composition?
- Composition is how elements are arranged in your photo to make it visually appealing and tell a story.
- Bad composition can make even a technically perfect photo feel “off.”
Key Composition Techniques
- Rule of Thirds: Imagine a grid of 9 equal parts; place subjects along the lines or intersections.
- Leading Lines: Use roads, fences, shadows, or other lines to guide the viewer’s eye.
- Framing: Use objects in the scene (archways, branches, windows) to frame your subject.
- Negative Space: Leave empty space to highlight your subject and create mood.
Hands-On Practice
Activity: “Composition Challenge”
- Students go outside or around the building.
- Take at least one photo for each composition technique learned today.
- Encourage creativity: shoot low, high, from unusual angles.
6. Group Reflection (5 min)
- Pick 2–3 students to share one photo they took during the activity.
Discuss which composition techniques they used and why.
Homework
- Assignment: Take 5 photos this week using at least three different composition techniques learned today. Upload to google classroom
- Be ready to share 1–2 favorites next week.
Bonus: If possible, take one photo that combines two techniques (e.g., Rule of Thirds + Leading Lines).