Pattern

Patterns are commonly used in photography to create a visually appealing image. These patterns can be natural or man made, and appear when strong shapes, lines, or colors repeat themselves.

This photo by Ilan Bresler is a great example of patterns in photography because the windows in the buildings are all of similar shape, size and color so they create in interesting pattern. It is a wonderful picture and accurately shows a metropolitan landscape.

Environmental Portrait

Environmental portrait is a form of portraiture photography that takes place in the subjects natural habitat (home, work, etc.)

This photo shows a man in his normal environment. This photo feels very real because it wasn't set up in a studio, and the viewer can see the mans passion and love for what he does because he is surrounded by it. This photo adds a very personal feel, and the viewer makes an emotional connection with the man.

Nature

Nature photography is a style of photography that involves taking photos outdoors, specifically focusing on wildlife, plants and landscapes. Nature photography puts emphasis on being aesthetically pleasing rather than just telling a story.

This photo is a great example of nature photography. It focuses on a field of flowers, with the yellow of the sunflowers contrasting with the violet color of the sky. The light from the sun adds another element to the photo, especially with the rays drawing the eye to the horizon.

Rhythm

In photography, rhythm can be created by arranging and creating elements like repetition and symmetry. Many photographers create rhythm to make their photo look more artistic and visually interesting.

This photo creates rhythm because of the repetition of shape. It is also an interesting photo because the background is so plain, however the shapes are colored and quite odd. The intersections created by the stems of the shapes create a more visually interesting photograph.

Asymmetrical Placement

Asymmetrical placement is a photography technique in which the subject and the environment are related and both interesting. It is a more dynamic style of photography. It creates an interesting photograph because the viewer has to search to get more information about the photo.

This is a great photo because it creates curiosity in the viewer. What is she looking at? Who is she talking to? Why is she wearing a dress when it is obviously windy? These questions are all created by her placement in the photo. She is to one side, giving her a place to look, and giving her a place to move.

One to One Point of View

One to one point of view is a photography technique that involves taking photos at eye level. It is most commonly used in portraiture photography.

This is a great photo because the photographer on the same level as the child, making the viewer feel as though the child is looking right at them, and making them feel as though they are there with him. The child is in focus, but the background isn't which makes him stand out and look important.

Diagonal Line

Diagonal line is a photography technique that uses diagonal lines, whether man made, nature made, or created by the framing of the photograph, to compose the photo. Diagonal line in photography is used to convey uniqueness and creativity. Many photographers opt for this option because it looks more artistic in photographs.

This photo by Heather Pickard is a great example of diagonal lines in a photograph. Although it doesn't contain physical lines, the way she has framed the photo makes it look like the turtle is struggling uphill. The contrast of the colors in the turtle and the colors of the rock and water makes for a really pretty image.