If Everyone Knew These 10 Pro Photo Hacks, Photographers Would Go Out of Business
by N/A, 10 years ago |
2 min read
The COOPH (the Cooperative of Photography) explains 10 foundational photo composition tips essential to capturing those superiorly well-balanced images, with the help of award-winning photographer, Steve McCurry’s exemplary photographs.
#1 "Rule of Thirds": Place points of interest on intersections
#2 "Leading Lines": Use natural lines to lead the eye into the picture
#3 "Diagonals": Diagonal lines create great movement
#4 "Framing": Use natural frames like windows and doors
#5 "Figure to Ground": Find a contrast between subject and background
#6 "Fill the Frame": Get close to your subjects, don't leave too much blank space
#7 "Center Dominant Eye": Position the dominant eye in the center of the photo.
This gives the impression of the eyes following the viewer
#8 "Patterns and Repetition": Patterns are aesthetically pleasing, but sometimes even moreso they are tastefully interrupted
#9 "Symmetry": Symmetry is incredibly pleasing to the eye
#10 "Rules were meant to be broken": Enjoy yourself and develop your own unique, personal style
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