Basic rules of composition
Steve Makkari - a real genius of photography and the author of the picture "Afghan girl". Today he will reveal to you several important secrets, which, of course, will not make the best photographer in the world of you, but will bring you to the creation of a masterpiece.
Without these basic rules of composition, it is impossible to create Good shot. This is illustrated by the example of the work of Steve.
Basic rules of composition
- Rule of thirds
Important parts of the composition must be placed along the lines and at their intersection. - Leading lines
You can also use natural lines to focus the viewer's attention. - Diagonal lines
Properly selected lines give the picture dynamic. - Framing
Natural frames, such as windows or doors look good. - Relation of shape and background
Find the contrast between the subject and the background. - Fill the frame
Come closer to the one you are shooting. - Dominant eye
Try to arrange the right or left eye in the center of the composition. This gives greater expression to the look of the beholder. - Textures and repetition of images
Play with the textures and tear them apart, adding bright elements. - symmetry
The harmony of the two halves is pleasing to the eye.
In this video, these 9 rules are clearly shown:
If you do not release a camera from your hands, learn these rules by heart, because they will not be useful to you in life and will bring you closer to creating a real masterpiece.
