Photographic composition methods

The methods of photographic composition are as follows:

1. Horizontal line composition

Horizontal line composition is more commonly used to express broad scenery, such as sea, lake, grassland and other subjects. .

When taking pictures, you can compose the picture according to the position of the horizontal line to express the subject. For example, if the main subject of our photo is a lake, then we can place the horizontal line at 1/4 or 1/5 of the screen, focusing on the lake below the horizontal line.

If your subject is the sky, then the horizontal line can be arranged in the lower 1/4 or 1/5 of the screen.

2. Vertical line composition

Vertical line composition is more commonly used to express trees or buildings, giving people an upward, firm, and straight feeling.

If you want to show upward-growing trees or other vertical scenery, it is best not to leave any blank space at the top of the photo, so as to impress upon the audience that the subject is infinitely extended.

3. S-shaped curve composition

If there is an S-shaped curve in the picture, you can consider using this composition, generally to express the female figure, or when shooting rivers, It is also often used on roads.

4. Diagonal composition

Diagonal composition, that is, the main image in the picture is presented as slanted lines, and the visual sense of movement will be stronger. Generally, this type of composition is commonly used when shooting intense racing or other speed events.

5. Triangular composition

Triangles have stability. As we all know, using this composition method when taking photos has the same effect. Used to express the character's sense of stability and the majesty of nature.

6. Leading line composition

This composition technique is more commonly used to shoot bridges or straight roads, giving the picture a strong sense of depth and at the same time enhancing the mystery and mystery at the end of the picture. A sense of the unknown.

For example, in the photo below, the pile of rocks in the foreground is a guide line, guiding everyone’s attention to the boat in the farthest place.