guidelines for composition
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guidelines for COMPOSITION
COMPOSITION...
the placement or arrangement of different
elements within a designated space that make
up your photograph.
simplicity
• isolate your subject• use uncomplicated backgrounds • change your vantage
point for creativity and visual interest
rule of thirds
• avoid “centering” your subjects• align your subject at the intersection of the
gridlines for optimal visual interest• horizon lines should be off centered {top or bottom 3rd}
lines
• lines + geometric shapes add visual interest to your photographs
• leading lines can draw attention to your subject
• look to architecture and nature for inspiration
balance• trying to achieve a good visual “flow” • asymmetrical balance
is better than symmetrical balance
• unify your picture don’t divide
framing• make sure your composition is correct before snapping the shutter button•be careful to avoid unintentional cropping•items in the foreground and background can add interest
what is wrong with this photograph?
symmetrically balanced?
composition issues?
focusing issues?
What is wrong with
this picture?
Weird cropping?
Should be horizontal instead
of vertical?
Green tree in center of horizon
is distracting?
Now what?
… APPLY the guidelines ...
for each picture you compose you should try to focus on at least one
composition technique.
……………...
be creative and take great pictures!