Natural Framing

© Steve McCurry

For this project we are going to focus on framing in the camera. This can be done with natural framing (windows, doors, etc.) or with organic frames (tree lines). Thin about how to use frames that are naturally occurring in your everyday life—what about a fence? or a mirror? or walking around with an empty frame? Or even a lock hole? You can also create your own shape and photograph through that, or walk around making sure the natural and organic environment offers an interesting framing technique for your photos. 

Assignment:
For this assignment you will photography 50 digital frame of natural framing. Consider what you are looking through. What about using a pipe and shooting through that? Do you have windows that are interesting and show something curious on the other side? What about a cutout in your wall? Think about how to use your environment to create interest with your framing. Also don't be afraid to make your own frames to shoot through if you are having trouble finding them in the natural environment. 

Steps:
• Start by finding researching interesting natural framing, do you already do this sometimes in your own work?
• Walk around your house seeing if there are any interesting objects to photograph through
• Consider making your own (or bringing your own) with you to enhance an image