Sunday, April 10, 2011

8th Week : Photography Composition

Photography Composition

1. Simplicity

There is a reason why simple is king. Cut the frills, cut the distractions, cut the clutter. The more objects you remove from the picture, the clearer and sharper your story and subject will be to the viewer.


2. Rule of third

One of the most crucial element of making great photographs is the composition and you can make good composition by following the rule of thirds. The rule of thirds in the photographic composition speaks about the placement of the subject in the third part of the frame — where the photographic plane is divided into three equal parts either vertically, horizontally or diagonally.


3. Framing

One of the easiest ways to take a creative photograph is to compose your subject with a frame around it. A photographic frame is an object that that acts as a border or frame for your subject. The frame directs the viewer’s attention to a particular subject or point of interest within the photograph. Frames also create perspective and show depth.


4. Balance

Good balance in photography requires the correct combination of colors, shapes, and areas of light and dark that complement each another. By looking at your subject and capture it from different viewpoints, angles or even at different lighting, you can composed a balanced image. Rearranging the elements can also make the wanted effect. And here is a simple tips, try to make a triangular shape from the elements you capture, this will create a sense of stability.


5. Line

Lines can be effective elements of composition, because they give structure to your photographs. Lines can unify composition by directing the viewer's eyes and attention to the main point of the picture or lead the eyes from one part of the picture to another. They can lead the eyes to infinity, divide the picture, and create patterns. Lines can lend a sense of depth to a photograph.

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