Category: Photography

A good composition is critical to the success of a photograph. It can make the difference between a mundane impression and an impactful one. Here are some tips for better photographic composition.

Rules of thirds

This is a very important rule for composition. It is popularly regarded as important for making a photograph more aesthetically pleasing and professional-looking. The Rule of thirds establishs that the frame of an image can be divided into three equal vertical portions and three equal horizontal portions. Therefore there are nine parts altogether. See the picture directly below.

The positions where the lines intersect are considered as ideal spots for a point of interest or subject. By positioning your main subject on those places, more focus and interest are created. The picture above shows the tree (subject) being placed on one of the ideal spot. The intersection points can also work if there is more than one main subject in the photo.

Rules of leading lines

Leading lines within a frame can be any lines such as tracks, bridge, roads, streams and tree branches.The leading lines rule can be used to lead the eye towards the the main subject. This will add a nice touch to any composition. However, leading lines are not always readily available. We may have to use some insight and creativity to derive these leading lines.

Re-arrange the elements within the composition

Many a times, we need to re-arrange the elements of a composition. This may including moving objects in relation to one another. If the objects cannot be moved, you may have to move the subject and people within the frame. Additionally, you can also reposition yourself too.

Well, basically, this is some of the tips for composition in photography. Thank you for reading.