Eight structures make you a master photographer.

Lead: In shooting, besides some basic principles of composition that we need to follow, there are also some composition techniques that can optimize the picture. Proper use of one of them can make our picture icing on the cake Note that these practical composition techniques are not necessary. We should follow the rules of proper use, not overuse, and never bring unnecessary mistakes to the picture.

? Positive equilibrium center composition

Central composition is to put the subject in the center of the picture for composition. The biggest advantage of this composition method is that the main body is prominent and clear, and the picture is easy to achieve the effect of left and right balance. This is especially effective for rigorous, solemn and decorative photos, such as the plank road leading to the sea at sunset.

The composition of the center balance emphasizes the balance and symmetry of the inner power of the picture. Above the snowfield, behind a few lonely young trees, the sun rises in Ran Ran, and the magical solar halo brings the divine light of nature. Together, they form a single picture subject. The author uses the central composition method to highlight this theme with the greatest strength, giving the audience a strong visual impact with this natural force. When the picture has only a single subject and no other scenery, the center position of the picture is undoubtedly the best choice.

The common ancient architecture photography usually uses this composition to express the grandeur, and this kind of building is usually symmetrical structure, which is beneficial to express this architectural feature. Generally speaking, this kind of works requires horizontal and vertical, that is, the horizontal line of the scenery (such as the horizon) should be horizontal and the vertical line (such as the vertical external wall of the building) should be vertical, so that the works will have a harmonious aesthetic feeling.

Will you propose some photography courses in particular? Don't put the subject in the center of the picture? This is just a kind reminder to tell beginners to try other composition structures. After taking photos with the central composition method, you can try to shoot the subject in other positions, compare the effects of the works and see their advantages and disadvantages. There is no right or wrong composition method, just the adaptability of different themes and your own preferences.

? Harmonious change triangle

? Trigonometry? That is to say, dividing our composition frame into three equal parts horizontally and vertically, and dividing the picture into three equal parts to form four lines and four intersections are the ideal locations for arranging scenery. It is widely used in landscape, portrait and architecture as well as sketch photography. But in use, we should also use it flexibly.

Application of four straight lines in trigonometry

When shooting scenery, we should be good at using the two horizontal dividing lines in dichotomy, which is usually the ideal position to place the horizon. If you want to highlight the details of the scenery on the ground, such as rocks and flowers, you can use the horizontal dividing line at the top of the picture to place the horizon; If you want to highlight the scenery in the sky, such as white clouds or prominent peaks, you can use the horizontal dividing line at the bottom of the picture to arrange the horizon.

Four Endpoints of Dichotomy

Square composition is very classic, it is difficult to grasp, the four sides are equal, and it is difficult to form rhythm changes. But the author not only arranged the sea level at 1/3, but also placed a shiny pavilion at the left intersection. Correspondingly, there is a reef at the lower right, near the intersection of the trichotomy. The active composition technique, the contrast between light and dark, and the excellent color performance undoubtedly keep the audience's eyes for a long time.

Are the four intersections of the trisection the same? The finishing touch? Location can be used to place small-scale scenery, such as peach trees full of flowers in spring scenery, or flower hearts and bees in flower sketches.

? Diagonal composition highlighting strength

Diagonal composition is a classic and commonly used composition method. It provides a lively and moving feeling for the picture by clearly connecting the linear relationship between the diagonal corners of the picture. At the same time, diagonal composition will bring strong visual impact to the picture, so this composition method is very common in landscape and architectural photography. For example, taking pictures of mountains, rivers and the Great Wall.

Portrait photography does not often use diagonal composition. The reason lies in its sense of inclination, which will bring the feeling of falling to the characters. But the author boldly uses diagonal lines to shoot moving figures, and he wants to use this instability to highlight the sense of movement. Although the characters in the picture are still, they are full of movement effects. Note that when using diagonal composition, you don't have to pursue strict diagonal standards, because that effect is too rigid. As long as there is a corresponding trend, it is enough.

We can emphasize the sense of perspective and express the sense of depth of the scene by simply depicting the diagonal lines in the picture. If the diagonal line is too straight and lacks change, it will make the picture too rigid, with the meaning of plane composition, thus lacking three-dimensional sense.

? Beautiful S-shaped curve composition

The composition of curves is usually used to shoot quiet and soothing landscape sketches, such as winding paths, canyons and rivers. Due to the influence of natural terrain, they show curves and distortions. The curved modeling of the subject in the picture can bring a beautiful and soft feeling; When a winding road or river becomes a companion in the picture, it can also play a role in guiding the audience's line of sight. When composing a composition, we'd better consider the position of curve arrangement comprehensively. Usually, the middle position will divide the picture and destroy the sense of beauty and softness, and make it tilt to one side of the picture, so that the areas on both sides of the curve form a size contrast, which can better highlight the rhythm and prosodic changes of the picture.

When shooting female portraits, it is also best to show the beauty of their bodies in an S-shape. The head of the character leans back slightly, which can perfectly reflect the upper body curve with the chest and abdomen; The bent shape of hips and knees can constitute the embodiment of lower limbs. This kind of modeling is not only perfect in curve, but also naturally coordinated in posture, which is the classic modeling with the most traditional aesthetic feeling.

At the same time, in the portrait shooting of the model, we can make the pose of the model reflect the S-shaped curve, such as the convex-concave relationship between the bent arm and the calf, the chest and the buttocks. Of course, such an S-shaped posture is best coordinated naturally and conforms to the natural trend of the human body.

? Stable triangle composition

In the shooting of portraits, especially female portraits, triangular composition is rarely used, roughly because of the exaggeration of characters. But the author captured this wonderful moment when shooting the runway, and used the model to pull up the skirt and walk gracefully. The bright orange-red contrasts sharply with the black, white and gray background, while the looming model figure fits better in this stable triangle.

Triangle is a stable structural form. The application of triangle composition can bring calm and stability to the picture, and at the same time, it can give the audience an invisible and powerful impression of inner weight from the visual effect of the picture. Isolated peaks, roofs of buildings, etc. , give a person a kind of unshakable feeling with a stable triangle. So this kind of theme is an excellent example of using triangle composition.

? Frame combination consisting of doors and windows

Excellent picture frame is undoubtedly the visual focus of coloring the picture. Mottled walls and red brick doors attract the audience to look in and discover all kinds of secrets hidden inside. And its internal world, but also has the change of light and shadow, the action details of the main characters. With the appearance of doorframes, although the proportion of characters in the picture is very small, it is particularly prominent in meaning because of the visual limitation of heavy doorframes. More embodies the author.

The beauty of calmness in creation.

In the case of poor lighting conditions or plain scenery, composition is an important means to highlight the main body and optimize the picture effect. Use doors, windows, holes and other artifacts as a frame and add a picture frame to the main body. This framework can not only restrain the main body of the picture and limit the audience's vision, but also focus the audience's attention on the theme that the author wants to express. The appearance of the picture can also show the sense of space in the depth of the picture, produce a strong spatial transformation and perspective effect, give the audience an immersive sense of the scene, and form the embodiment of the photographer's subjective shooting intention.

? Repeated composition emphasizing sense of form

Repeated composition means that the same or similar scenes appear repeatedly in the picture and are arranged and distributed according to certain rules, which brings rhythm to the picture, thus forming visual harmony and bringing pleasure to the picture. For some subjects with small body and single form, repeated composition can be used to increase the number of expressions by overlapping repetition, which can highlight small scenes and increase the visual impact of the picture.

Composition can also make use of topography and even the nature of various natural landscapes. Taking the lush branches as the foreground, the author uses the natural holes formed by them to show the blue bricks and black tiles of the village houses, which embodies the perfect combination of the houses and nature. This frame composition, also known as? Drill empty? Or? Tunnel? Composition. In fact, they all play the role of combining the environment with the main body.

The repetition of similar shapes, structures, lines or colors can attract the attention of the audience, so it is a powerful way to highlight the sense of form of photos. By observing the repeated components in common scenes, we can separate the scenes of these components from a broad field of vision and form works with repeated compositions.

? More modern open composition

Maybe this is a more ingenious shooting attempt. The performance of the model's half face surprised the audience. But through the puzzled eyes of the model, we seem to realize that everyone has another side that is unknown, and everyone has another side that they don't want to be known. When the open composition develops to the extreme, it is usually called destructive composition. It seeks a breakthrough in art and expression by deliberately breaking stability and integrity.

Open composition, also known as? Incomplete composition? Or? Destructive ingredients? . It breaks through the limitation of camera viewing frame, extends the theme expression in the picture to the outside of the frame, and pays attention to the connection inside and outside the picture. Because the expression of the work extends to the blank space outside the screen, it also gives the viewer the imagination space to play freely, forming the interactive communication between the author and the audience. Open composition is produced under the influence of modern artistic creation, which is more interactive and experimental. Mostly used in news photography and documentary photography.