Methods of photographic composition

Methods of photographic composition:

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 placed in the lower 1/4 or 1/5 of the picture.

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 stability of characters and the majesty of nature.

6. Leading line composition

This composition technique is more commonly used to shoot bridges or straight roads, which gives the picture a strong sense of depth and at the same time enhances the mystery and mystery at the end of the picture. A sense of the unknown. The pile of stones in the foreground is a guide line, leading everyone's eyes to the boat in the farthest place.

7. Scattered dot composition

Scattered dot composition uses the shape of scattered dots to form a picture. Its main feature is that "the form is scattered but the spirit is not scattered". It is more commonly used to photograph cattle, sheep or horses on the ground, or flowers dotted on the grass. Give the picture a strong sense of rhythm.

8. Rule of thirds composition

Divide the entire picture into 9 identical areas. When shooting, arrange the subject at the 4 intersections of the dividing lines or at any of the divisions. on-line. The rule of thirds composition can avoid dull and boring pictures.