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SLR composition skills

1, composition of three-point line

The most commonly used composition method is also a general composition method. Three-point line composition method, also known as Jiugongge composition method, is suitable for portraits, landscapes and buildings! The picture is divided into nine parts with a three-point line. The most common way is to put the main body of a character or scene at the intersection of three points, thus highlighting the visual effect and making the viewer look more harmonious and comfortable!

Portrait photography can also be composed with three-point lines. Similarly, when composing music, put the beauty's eyes on the intersection of the three-point line. At the same time, pay attention to the angle when shooting, so that you can easily take beautiful photos.

2. Composition of extension line

When shooting architectural scenery, you can also find some extension lines, that is, guide lines. When we shoot along these guidelines, you will find different effects! Just like looking for an extension line under a bridge, the photos taken have a strong sense of depth. Besides bridges, we can also find similar extension lines on highways and streets!

3. Symmetrical composition

Symmetrical composition, as the name implies, means that the upper and lower scenes or the left and right scenes are the same and symmetrical to each other. This composition is widely used in architecture, and most buildings are relatively neat and tidy. Symmetrical composition can show the grandeur of architecture. For example, the church photographed by symmetrical composition method, combined with low-angle upward shooting, makes the photos have a different flavor!

4, triangle composition

Triangular composition is mostly used to shoot some food or products, which can be said to be a kind of posing. This composition method can make the posing look more beautiful. The objects to be photographed are combined according to the arrangement of triangles.

5. Frame composition

The composition of the scene frame We look for a place that can be used as a scene frame, let the scene frame be used as the foreground, and use the scene frame to shoot the subject, thus highlighting the subject. It's like shooting the magnificent momentum of the palace with an arch, and this photo also uses a symmetrical composition method!

6. Diagonal composition

Diagonal composition is to put the subject on the diagonal of the photo. This method is universal for portraits and landscapes. Shoot a Harmony train, and put the main body of the train on the diagonal line of the picture, so that the flying feeling of the train can be perfectly reflected.