Use geometry

Lead: When you think of photographic composition, what comes to mind first? Three-point composition? All pictures? Guide wire? Depth of field? Overlap? If you have received a real photography education, you may also think about perspective, angle and color.

The world of artistic composition actually contains many things you didn't think of. Don't worry, this problem is not complicated at all. I like the basic composition rules, and I can also train my eyes. Did you find it? Other forms of composition make your photos go further.

Learning advanced composition is actually very simple. You only need to remember one word: geometry.

Yes, those classes you took in middle school can really be applied to photographic composition. In fact, many artists subconsciously see shapes in the viewfinder, but they don't necessarily realize that geometric factors are involved unless someone points them out. This article will point this out for you:

Rectangular:

Using rectangles seems a bit close to the dichotomy. However, you can use rectangles of different sizes to arrange pictures. In this photo, the lower part of the picture and the left side of the picture are ok respectively? Painting? Draw different rectangles to divide the street lamp into main parts.

Round:

You can show the power of sports in the circle, or you can guide the audience's eyes to patrol the whole picture. You can use a complete circle, a semicircle or a curve. The two circles in this photo lead the audience's eyes to the distant view in the picture, which makes people feel the scenery and reflection personally.

Triangle:

Triangle is probably the easiest shape to find in photographic composition. Dig out your photo and see if you can find a triangle in it. The triangle divided by the fence in the photo will make your eyes naturally flow to the distant mountains. There is also a triangle here.

Polygon:

Although you won't say it to the viewfinder? Should I use polygons in this photo? But you should be surprised at the changes it can bring to your photos. In this photo, the polygon consists of flowers in the foreground.

Square:

Square can form a perfect picture frame and produce amazing effect through repetition. In this photo, the sofa and people in the center of the picture form a square. There are also squares in the bookshelf in the background.

Bow:

Bows and circles have similar dynamics, but they appear more in the background. In this photo, the heart-shaped hands form three bows, adding a frame to the flowers.

Parallel lines and intersecting lines:

It's not easy to use lines well. But when choosing the background, parallel lines and intersecting lines are very effective elements. In this photo, there are parallel lines on the bench, and they form an intersection line, which leads the audience's eyes to the center of the picture.

Space: Relationship and Balance

A deep understanding of space can make photos more impactful. Look at this picture. The composition is very simple, close to the bench of the audience, and there is a lot of space in the background. Such a picture will arouse the emotional reaction of the audience and remind them of their own stories.