There are a number of way to create balance in photographs. For example, having equal size subjects on either side of your photography - it's called symmetry. This creates a static, solid look with little or no movement. The second is to place dissimilar size objects on either side, but to use the center of the photo as a balance point in an asymmetrical composition. Just like an adult and a child on a teeter-toter, the adult has to be much closer to the center balance point for the child not to be held way up in the air the whole time. If you have a grouping of objects on one side, you'll need something further out on the other side to create balance. An asymmetrical composition creates a sense of movement and action, even if the subject is a stone.Exercise - collect a bunch of rocks, some similar size and some dissimilar. On the sidewalk or other handy surface, try creating several symmetric and asymmetric compositions, taking pictures of each.This exercise is based on exercises in Drawing on the Artist Within, which is on the upper right corner of this page. This is an excellent book for learning about creating art - the basics are taught through drawing but are applicable to all art forms and just learning to be creative. I highly recommend it.
10th Grade
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