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guidelines for COMPOSITION
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COMPOSITION...
the placement or arrangement of different
elements within a designated space that make
up your photograph.
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simplicity
• isolate your subject• use uncomplicated backgrounds • change your vantage
point for creativity and visual interest
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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}
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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
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balance• trying to achieve a good visual “flow” • asymmetrical balance
is better than symmetrical balance
• unify your picture don’t divide
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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
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what is wrong with this photograph?
symmetrically balanced?
composition issues?
focusing issues?
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What is wrong with
this picture?
Weird cropping?
Should be horizontal instead
of vertical?
Green tree in center of horizon
is distracting?
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Now what?
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… 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!