Which term describes the relationship between the subject and the frame?

• A. Balance
• B. Perspective
• C. Harmony
• D. Framing

Answer: (B)

Perspective is about the viewer’s point of view and the distance and angle from which the subject is seen, shaping how the subject relates to the frame. This viewpoint determines how large or small the subject appears, how depth cues are read, and how the subject sits within the image. You can alter perspective by moving your position, changing your height, or using different focal lengths, which changes the spatial relationship between the subject and the frame and can alter the subject’s dominance or feel. Balance is about distributing visual weight, harmony is about cohesive elements, and framing is about what the frame includes and how the subject is cropped; perspective specifically describes how the subject is portrayed relative to the frame through viewpoint and distance.