Consulting the rules of composition before taking a photograph is like consulting the laws of gravity before going for a walk. Edward Weston
While good exposure, for example, is a technical requirement necessary for a good image, it is composition that makes a good picture. Composition, of course, is a more subjective practice. There are no rules, only guidelines. Ultimately your aim is to produce a piece that will resonate with you and others.
Composition
While good exposure, for example, is a technical requirement necessary for a good image, it is composition that makes a good picture. Composition, of course, is a more subjective practice. There are no rules, only guidelines. Ultimately your aim is to produce a piece that will resonate with you and others.
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| Matthew G. Beall Wrap it Up (workers) 2009/2011 |
Some compositional ingredients:
viewpoint
background
depth
symmetry
natural frames
cropping
strong diagonal lines and/or curves
patterns
shape
texture
light
tone
At the end of the day, a good composition is one of balance. Strive for balance.
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