Composition is what makes a photograph interesting, and it also keeps your viewer engaged. In order to improve your composition, just follow these tips. If you are just starting out with photography, it may take you a while to develop an "eye" for composition, but don't worry because you will improve.
1. It is important to always keep composition in mind. It is not a good idea to rely on cropping your photo afterward. You may want to crop some photos, but it is not a good idea to spend a lot of time cropping all your photos in order to get a great one.
2. Firstly, consider the placement of your subject. You will want to avoid placing your subject in the middle of the frame. "Sweet spots" are where you want to place your subject.
To get an idea about where these sweet spots are located, imagine a rectangular, blank photo. Envision 2 vertical lines dividing the frame into 3 equal sections. Now imagine 2 horizontal lines breaking the frame into 3 equal sections. Where these lines intersect at 4 spots are the sweet spots. For a great photo, experiment placing your subject in these imaginary sweet spots.
3. If you use lines and texture creatively, your viewer will be drawn in. They will also be guided around the photos with these lines.
For example, if your subject is a spiral staircase, the lines will draw the viewer around the entire photo. A cycle can be made if you have grass that draws the viewer from the bottom of the photo to the top, and rays of sun that draw the viewer from the top of the photo to the bottom.
If you have horizon lines, try placing them higher or lower in the frame. You can use strong lines with subjects such as buildings, railroad tracks, ladders, or trees. - 17944
1. It is important to always keep composition in mind. It is not a good idea to rely on cropping your photo afterward. You may want to crop some photos, but it is not a good idea to spend a lot of time cropping all your photos in order to get a great one.
2. Firstly, consider the placement of your subject. You will want to avoid placing your subject in the middle of the frame. "Sweet spots" are where you want to place your subject.
To get an idea about where these sweet spots are located, imagine a rectangular, blank photo. Envision 2 vertical lines dividing the frame into 3 equal sections. Now imagine 2 horizontal lines breaking the frame into 3 equal sections. Where these lines intersect at 4 spots are the sweet spots. For a great photo, experiment placing your subject in these imaginary sweet spots.
3. If you use lines and texture creatively, your viewer will be drawn in. They will also be guided around the photos with these lines.
For example, if your subject is a spiral staircase, the lines will draw the viewer around the entire photo. A cycle can be made if you have grass that draws the viewer from the bottom of the photo to the top, and rays of sun that draw the viewer from the top of the photo to the bottom.
If you have horizon lines, try placing them higher or lower in the frame. You can use strong lines with subjects such as buildings, railroad tracks, ladders, or trees. - 17944
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