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Composition and content
Dear Chris,
Thank you for answering my question about some of the reasons for type and borders. Type is easier to understand, both placement and the reasons for type being in a portrait, I used to be a graphic designer so I'm comfortable with type. But borders . . . . those I find hard to truly understand. For one, I think a lot of borders would compete with the actual frame. Hmm, I am so intrigued by the idea of borders but I feel like I'm missing something. I think because they're very hard to do, that's probably why I can't picture borders successfully. As far as composition, I'm wondering why use a border when one could use a chair or doorframe in a portrait?
I obviously have a lot to learn in this department (as I do in many others!) so I think a trip to the library is in order to research this. I will post anything interesting I find. It may be a while, we're about to go on vacation.
Oh, and you've also got me thinking about interesting patterned backgrounds. This is fun, I really enjoy the 'design' part, though I guess in portraiture it's called 'composition'!
Joan
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