Compositional Rules
The Compositional Rules are the rules that help many people in photography.
These rules are made for better photos, using many tehniques.
Examples of Compositional Rules:
Rule of thirds
Rule of even & odd
Triangles
Space
Simplification
Symmetry
Pattern & Repetition
These rules are made for better photos, using many tehniques.
Examples of Compositional Rules:
Rule of thirds
Rule of even & odd
Triangles
Space
Simplification
Symmetry
Pattern & Repetition
Rule of Thirds
The rule of thirds is a "rule of thumb" or guideline which applies to the process of composing visual images such as designs, films, paintings, and photographs. The guideline proposes that an image should be imagined as divided into nine equal parts by two equally spaced horizontal lines and two equally spaced vertical lines, and that important compositional elements should be placed along these lines or their intersections. Proponents of the technique claim that aligning a subject with these points creates more tension, energy and interest in the composition than simply centering the subject.
Imagine that your image is divided into 9 equal segments by 2 vertical and 2 horizontal lines. The rule of thirds says that you should position the most important elements in your scene along these lines, or at the points where they intersect.
Imagine that your image is divided into 9 equal segments by 2 vertical and 2 horizontal lines. The rule of thirds says that you should position the most important elements in your scene along these lines, or at the points where they intersect.
Examples:
Rule of Even & Odd
The Rule of Odds states that images are more visually appealing when there is an odd number of subjects.
The Rule of Odds states that framing your subject with 2 surrounding objects (thus creating an odd number of 3) suggests balance and harmony visually. ... Remember though that odd numbers really just refer to the number 3.
The Rule of Odds states that framing your subject with 2 surrounding objects (thus creating an odd number of 3) suggests balance and harmony visually. ... Remember though that odd numbers really just refer to the number 3.
Example:
Triangles
Triangles are a great way of combining different compositional techniques, such as lines and paths, using them to create a more interesting aspect of a photograph. The best thing about using triangles is their ability to make a photo feel stable… or unstable.
Example: (elbows bent)
Space
The image should present the moving object with more active space and less dead space. The active space is the area where the object is facing. On the other hand, the dead space is the area behind the subject.
Example:
Example:
Simplification
Simplification is the technique of reducing a composition to only the most essential elements that support the visual statement. This technique is particularly difficult for photographers. Landscape, architectural photography and interiors present challenges of unnecessary elements as well. These kind of photos usually have a small depth of field.
Examples:
I've chosen this photo because It's a perfect example of simplification technique, the subject is zoomed in and focused and the composition is reduced behind the subject.
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Symmetry
SYMMETRY refers to a line that splits an object in half and, if both sides of the object are an exact mirror image of each other, then this object is said to be symmetrical. The line that splits a symmetrical object is called the line of symmetry. Symmetry is a powerful tool that lets you automatically create harmony and a sense of aesthetically pleasing balance and proportion in a photograph.
Examples:
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Pattern & Repetition
Repetition photography is a way to grab the attention of your audience and draw them into the image. Repeating a shape throughout your photo gives you instant composition and can say a lot about your subject.
Pattern photography utilizes elements that are repeated. The repetition of lines, shapes, tones or color can create interesting images. There are photographers who use the pattern as the main subject of an image while others use it to enhance the overall composition and look of the photograph.
The other common use of repetition in photography is to capture the interruption of the flow of a pattern. ... Broken repetition might include adding a contrasting object (color, shape, texture) or removing one of the repeating objects. Pay particular attention to where in your frame to place the break in the pattern.
Examples:
Pattern photography utilizes elements that are repeated. The repetition of lines, shapes, tones or color can create interesting images. There are photographers who use the pattern as the main subject of an image while others use it to enhance the overall composition and look of the photograph.
The other common use of repetition in photography is to capture the interruption of the flow of a pattern. ... Broken repetition might include adding a contrasting object (color, shape, texture) or removing one of the repeating objects. Pay particular attention to where in your frame to place the break in the pattern.
Examples:
I've chosen this photo of this piano because the piano tiles are a perfect example of pattern and repetition.