18 photography skills.

18 trigonometry of photographic composition skills;

Divide the whole picture into nine equal grids as shown on the right. Many cameras have their own grid display function. This method mainly puts the important elements in a photo at the intersection of one or more lines.

Central symmetry method:

Put the main object in the center of the picture, which shows the symmetrical effect. Those scenes with reflections are also excellent opportunities to apply symmetry. The photo on the far right uses dichotomy and symmetry principle.

Foreground depth method:

It is a clever way to add depth to the picture with foreground scenes. Because photography itself is two-dimensional, you can have a three-dimensional immersion in this way.

Frame type:

Adding a "frame of the picture" is another effective way to increase the depth of the picture.

Visual guide line:

A visual guide can help viewers input photos intuitively and pay attention to important elements. Among them, roads, walls or patterns can all be used as visual guiding lines.

Diagonal lines and triangles:

It is often said that diagonal lines and triangles will increase the "dynamic tension" of a photo.

Patterns and textures:

Humans are always instinctively attracted by patterns. A series of arches or petals of a flower can bring people a harmonious and comfortable visual experience.

Odd number principle:

In the world of photography, this rule means that if the objects in a photo are odd, which is more comfortable and natural for the eyes, then the photo will look more attractive.

Fill the screen:

People often say that diagonal lines and triangles will increase the "dynamic tension" of a photo.

Principles of reservations:

Contrary to the ninth item above, leaving white space around the subject you want to express will also make your shooting look attractive. This method creates a sense of "minimalism". If the object that fills the picture is like a shocking oil painting, then the concept of blank space is further away from ink painting. But at the same time, you have to pay attention to what the photographer wants to express.

Minimalism:

In the last article, we have seen the power of simplicity. The concept of "less is more" has a unique charm in photography. You can also create a simple composition, enlarge a part of the theme and focus on a specific detail.

Theme and background isolation:

Using shallow depth of field to isolate your subject is a very effective way to simplify composition. By using a large aperture, you can blur the background that may distract your attention. This technique is particularly useful for visual inspection in portrait photography.

Change the perspective:

Many photos are taken from the perspective of normal people's eyes. It is a good way to change the angle of view to shoot from high altitude or low altitude. This will get different compositions and create more fun.

Color matching:

Using color itself is a composition tool that is often neglected. Graphic designers, fashion designers and interior designers are all familiar with color theory. Some color combinations can visually stimulate people's eyes.

Law from left to right:

This theory is what we usually say, just as we usually read from left to right, when we "read" a picture, it is also from left to right.

Image balance:

Many photos are taken from the perspective of normal people's eyes. It is a good way to change the angle of view to shoot from high altitude or low altitude. This will get different compositions and create more fun.

Golden triangle:

The composition of the golden triangle is very similar to the dichotomy. But it's not a rectangular grid. We connect the pictures diagonally and divide them into triangles. This creative way helps us to form the element "dynamic tension" in Skill 6.

Golden ratio:

Divide the line segment into two parts. The ratio of the shorter part to the longer part is equal to the ratio of the longer part to the whole length. The ratio is an irrational number. The approximate value of the first three digits is 0.6 18, which is the golden ratio value. The golden spiral on the left is also called Fibonacci spiral according to this ratio.