PHOTOGRAPHY COMPOSITION RULES

In every field and craft there are rules to be followed, likewise is photography; there some tips and tricks you can follow to get amazing pictures. Photography composition rules are not necessarily fixed rules, but they’re guidelines that can help photographers get amazing photos. Below are some of the many rules in photography.

RULE OF COMPOSITION IN PHOTOGRAPHY

RULE OF THIRD:  The rule of third has a lot to do with your imaginative sense; in doing this, you have to divide your image into segments by vertical and horizontal lines trying to fix your subject along this line. Applying the rule of third to your photo helps give balance and creativity to your Image.

Rule of third can be used in some genres of photography such as landscapes, still-life photography, and          portrait

LEADING LINES:  This basically deals with how to use lines in your composition especially using lines and structures of natural landscape which would help photographers to properly align their subject. It is important to note some lines can be seen with cameras with high exposure compensation.FRAMING: As a photographer intending to frame your subject, it is important to note other objects can also serve as a frame. That door, window, tree, and even cave can be used to your advantage, it helps viewers focus on the image which draws their eye to the main point of interest all boxed or framed in another frame this helps give a touch of creativity and interest to your image.

SYMMETRY AND PATTERNS: Having been surrounded with symmetry and patterns both natural and man-made, there’s beauty, simplicity and elegance attached in a photograph that is perfectly symmetrical which helps catch the attention of the viewers and is also pleasant to the eyes.

DEPTH: Depth can be created in your photos by including objects above, below and even at the background . The human eyes naturally recognize these layers and mentally separates them out, creating an image with depth.