Lead room in photography is one of the composition features that every photographer must take cognizance of whenever they are shooting a still or moving image. The principle of lead room is when framing a subject, a well-composed image will have a negative space in the direction that the subject is facing. This is to say that a negative room or space is usually created in any direction the image is facing meanwhile In the case of moving objects, this will be in front of and in the direction that the object is moving. The same applies to headroom: creating that space above the head of your subject when framing.
HEADROOM
Headroom involves leaving a space between the top of the subject’s head and the top edge of the frame, usually when taking shots head-on. It is related to the Rule of Thirds; the idea is that your subject’s eyes should lie on the upper third-line of the frame. Leaving headroom in your frame makes the difference between a good photo and a bad photo.
IMPORTANCE OF LEAD ROOM
- It creates a scene of its own.
- Helps to understand positive negative space.
- You use it to shape and size effectively.
- It helps you understand the Rule of Third.
