FORM

Form is the "how" behind what we do as crafters of images. All of the pieces of an image contribute to the overall work, and each of these pieces make up the form. The direction lines go, the placement of subject, use of color, and so much more are all involved with the form of an image.

I felt like the images below did a good job at demonstrating the concept of form. In the first one, leading lines draw our eyes in to the subject of the picture - the couple near the middle. The walls really make the piece visually pleasing. Also, the couple is not placed exactly in the middle but off to the right, which follows the rule of thirds and makes it more visually pleasing. The warm light matches the concept of love and warmth in their relationship. Since this is an engagement picture, this is fitting. All of these considerations and more are what make up the image, and in this case are what make the image successful.

The next one I appreciated a lot because it shows a lot of attention to detail in regard to form. It is not just a randomly snapped picture of the bride and groom. The bride and groom are actually blurry - and interesting twist considering she was hired to take pictures of the wedding! However, this technical decision has positive consequences in the actual impression of the image. It gives the feeling that the bride and groom have a special moment right then, that no one else can really get a glimpse into. The attention to detail also signifies that this is a special event. Everything down to the tiniest part of the wedding seems perfect, showing what a special day it is.

The final image I took and felt really represented form. I thought it did this because the image itself would not be all that interesting if the form was not beautiful. The image somehow is beautiful. The subject falls off the center which is pleasing, and there is a lot of contrast. The light looks like it is dancing and the use of value adds a lot of depth and interest. The texture and detail make the image unique and interesting to look at.