Composition
Lesson 5: Patterns
Patterns are always pleasing to the eye.
Use a repeating pattern to create strong visual appeal
Repeating patterns in a photo can create an artistic flare and drama.
Zoom in to find a Pattern
When we zoom tight into our subject, eliminating distractions that surround our subject, we bring attention to the details.
A strong pattern jumps off the page and feels ‘monochromatic’.
In Lesson 3 of this course we discussed SCUFI. The reason we Shoot Close Up For Impact is to eliminate distractions and focus our viewers attention to specific details. This is also the easiest way to create strong patterns.
Pro Tip:
Even if I am shooting something completely different, I will often finish a shoot with some quick close up pattern shots that I may potentially use in an article or to support a story
SCUFI Patterns
Here are some sample images that I feel exemplify the idea of strong patterns.
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EXERCISE: Creating patterns is all in the head. Stand in your back yard and look around. You see some trees, a fence, the siding on the garage. When you take the ‘big shot’ and all of this is visible, there is no pattern. But, if you zoom in or walk up close to a specific part you can easily create a pattern. Try this in your yard, your living room, at the lake.
