Frame
Framing refers to using elements of a scene to create a frame within your frame. For example, you might shoot through a doorway, pulled back curtains, branches, fences, tunnels, or arches to highlight your subject. Adding a focal point through framing shows a viewer exactly where to look. Here are some examples:
Time
There is no right or wrong way to time your shot. Hitting the shutter just before a car enters the frame and releasing it just after it leaves the frame can create a lovely unbroken line - but sometimes shooting with shorter exposure times while the camera is in the frame can be effective also. Once again it's about experimenting with different timings and seeing what effects it has. " - Darren Rowse
Focus
Focus means how much of the image is sharp, which can be used to emphasise a certain point. For example, if someone stands with their arm out in front of them, you could focus on their hand or their face. This can create meaning in an image. In photography, it's practically married to sharpness. An image that is completely sharp is said to be in-focus. An image that's completely blurry is said to be unfocused.
Below are a few examples of me exploring with focus:
Below are a few examples of me exploring with focus:
Representation
Representation is what can be seen in the photograph, in terms of subject, content and how it can been shown. It can present gender, age, ethnicity, national and regional identity, social issues and events to an audience.
Proximity
The distance between the photographer and the scene he is depicting that creates the intimacy and interest of a picture with the viewer.