Photo Story & Composition Terms

2. A tight close-up of one element, could be hands or a non-human detail of the story
4. Observe how the light interacts with the CVI. Look for shadows that distract or enhance
5. ________ shapes like curves, triangles, circles add energy to photo
6. ______-eye view: Shoot from low to high angle
11. _______ focus - this shallow depth of field creates and isolates a strong CVI
13. Dramatic, tight headshot or a person in the environment of the story
14. Decisive moment of the story; most of the storytelling elements are present in one photo
16. A closing shot that ends the story
17. _______ hour is a period of time shortly after sunrise and shortly before sunset that yields a beautiful golden light
19. Wide-angle or aerial shot to establish the scene. Think bird's-eye view.
23. Use natural frames, like doorways, trees and human arms, to accentuate the importance of the CVI
24. ______-eye view: Shoot from high to low angle

1. Closer shot that focuses on one activity or group
3. People talking, hugging, crying, or celebrating together
7. Control the background so unnecessary elements, like trees or people, don't distract from the CVI
8. Blur the background while keeping the CVI in focus using a slow shutter speed. Creates a sense of movement.
9. A series of photos that include the beginning, middle, and end. Or, it could be two shots - before and after
10. Examples would include athletes in a line or a stack of soccer balls
12. Emotion, emotion, emotion
15. ________ the frame to get a tight close-up, eliminating wasted space around the edges
18. _______ lines are natural lines that lead the viewer into the photo
20. Rule of _______ has the photographer place the CVI in the hot spot where imaginary tic-tac-toe lines intersect
21. Create depth by using crisp focus on the foreground, middle ground, and background
22. Center of Visual Interest. The main subject is prominent in photo