High angle photography positions the photographer above the subject, making subjects appear smaller and evoke feelings of peace. Typical high angle subjects are nature, children, and small animals. Low angle photography positions the photographer below the subject, making subjects seem larger and can elicit feelings of dominance. Common low angle subjects are buildings, large animals, mountains, adults, and authority figures.

1. Angles:
High
and
Low

2. High Angle

3. High Angle
• Photographer is positioned above subject
• Subject usually has space around in photo

4. High Angle
• Subjects are usually small, and photo makes
them look even smaller.

5. High Angle
• Also brings about feelings of innocence,
peace, relaxation, solitude.

6. High Angle
• Typical subjects include nature, children, small
animals.

7. Children

8. Nature

9. Small Animals

10. Low
Angle

11. Low Angle
• Photographer is below subject
• Subject usually fills frame from side-to-side

12. Low Angle
• Subjects can extend beyond the frame of
photo

13. Low Angle
• Subjects are usually large, or meant to seem
even larger

14. Low Angle
• Brings about feelings of dominance, strength,
chaos, controlling

15. Low Angle
• Typical subjects include buildings, large
animals, mountains, adults, or authority
figures

16. Buildings/Structures

18. People

20. Authority Figures

21. Nature

24. Animals