Mini Photo Essay

Ezekial Alvarado Doordashing / Maddison Freeman

I used an over-the-shoulder framing and composition technique for this photo in Exercise One. This means the camera is placed just behind Ezekiel, showing part of him while also showing what he’s looking at. This technique helps the audience feel like they’re seeing the world from his point of view. Instead of just looking at him, they’re almost in his position—watching as he searches for orders while DoorDashing. It creates a more personal and immersive feeling, like the viewer is getting a small glimpse into his daily life and routine.

Ezekial Alvarado Doordashing / Maddison Freeman

I also used the rule of thirds composition technique in another photo. This means I placed Ezekial off-center, along one of the grid lines, instead of directly in the middle.

This helps draw the viewer’s eye to him more naturally and makes the image more interesting. By using this technique while he was DoorDashing, it keeps the focus on him but also shows some of his surroundings, helping the audience better understand what he’s doing.