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Photography: Photo Composition
Composition is what makes a photograph interesting, and it also keeps your viewer engaged. In order to improve your composition, just follow these tips. If you are just starting out with photography, it may take you a while to develop an "eye" for composition, but don't worry because you will improve.
1. It is important to always keep composition in mind. It is not a good idea to rely on cropping your photo afterward. You may want to crop some photos, but it is not a good idea to spend a lot of time cropping all your photos in order to get a great one.
2. Subject placement is the first thing to consider. Rarely do you want to place your subject in the middle of the frame. Instead, place your subject in a "sweet spot."
To visualize these sweet spots, first think about a blank, rectangular photo. Next, draw 2 vertical lines that break the frame into 3 equal sections. Draw 2 horizontal lines that break the frame into 3 equal sections. There are 4 spots where these lines intersect, and these are called sweet spots. Experiment placing your subject in one of these imaginary sweet spots for a great photo.
3. Lines and texture can be used to draw your view in. Lines will allow the viewer to be guided around the photograph.
If you have a spiral staircase spiraling inward, the viewer will continue to follow that spiral around. If you have blades of grass and rays of sun, the viewer will most likely follow the blades of grass to the top of the photo, and the rays of sun to the bottom of the photo; they will continue this cycle.
If you have horizon lines, try placing them higher or lower in the frame. You can use strong lines with subjects such as buildings, railroad tracks, ladders, or trees.
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