Style Notes

Focus.

Use short depth of field and selective focus on tight and medium shots.

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Framing.

Incorporate large amounts of negative space to allow for the overlay of text in layouts.

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Lighting.

Bright, natural, directional light is always preferred. Studio lighting should be subtle.

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Abstract.

Objects, especially a lot of the architecture on campus, can be captured in a more abstract manner, focusing on details and nuances rather than the entire structure.

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Subject.

Capture candid, authentic moments. Avoid overly posed or staged images. No looking directly at the camera. The exception to this rule is the Portrait category. People being featured in a more personal, in-depth or editorial manner can appear more posed and can be looking directly at the camera.

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Composition.

Coverage options for focus and framing help build a strong library. Use both selective focus and full focus. Choose short, medium and wide framing options.

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Short framing

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Wide framing

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Medium framing