Framing is a composition technique that uses objects to “frame” and focus the viewer’s attention on the main subject

Using framing effectively can turn a standard snapshot into a more compelling, artistic photograph


Why Use Framing in Photography?

1. Purpose
  • Framing isolates the subject from its surroundings, making it stand out

2.  Story telling 
  • Framing adds context and narrative to the scene by telling you a bit about the place the photograph is being taken
  • Shows the feelings of isolation, contemplation or intimacy
3. Visual Interest 
  • Creates a more complex and intriguing composition.  By placing a subject behind a foreground element, you add depth and layers to the image

Framing in Movies


Framing Catagories

People as Framing 

  • Using people to frame other people or objects

Nature as Framing

  • Using Nature to frame other people or objects
  
 

Architecture as Framing

  • Using architecture to frame other people or objects

 

 



 

Objects as Framing

  • Using everyday objects to frame other people or objects

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 


Around Corners as Framing

  • Using a corner to frame other people or objects
  • Gives the feeling of spying
 

 


Framing in Movies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Framing in Movie Posters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Framing in Euporia

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Framing in Breaking Bad

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Framing in Severence