10 photography structure that beginners must master.

Lead: For photography, composition is an important factor to express the content of a work, and it is a process of determining and organizing elements to produce harmonious photos. Learning composition is just like learning a language. Once you learn a language, it becomes a subconscious behavior, which will help you create a better picture.

In this article, I have sorted out the composition methods of 10, some of which are commonly used and some of which may be unfamiliar to you. So whether you are a novice or an old driver, don't miss this tutorial.

1, trichotomy

Triangular composition should be the most common and basic composition method. This composition method divides the picture into nine equal squares with four straight lines. This composition is vivid and concise. At present, most digital cameras and even mobile phones have built-in nine auxiliary composition lines, which are suitable for all kinds of shooting subjects, the most commonly used are landscapes, people and so on.

In the following two illustrations, the main trees and churches in the picture are placed on the border respectively. Similarly, the horizontal line is also placed on the frame line. This is a very typical three-point composition, which embodies the main body of the picture very vividly.

2. Symmetric synthesis

Symmetrical composition has the characteristics of balance, stability and echo, but its disadvantage is that it is too rigid and lacks change. It is often used to represent symmetrical objects, buildings and objects with special styles.

As shown below, a bridge was photographed. According to the symmetrical characteristics of the bridge itself, it is very suitable for shooting with symmetrical composition.

3. Prospect and sense of depth

The photo itself is flat, but if you add foreground to the picture and shoot it wide-angle, you will have a sense of depth, thus achieving the effect of 3D.

4. Frame composition

Choosing a framed foreground can lead the audience's eyes to the scenery in the frame, highlight the main body and create a sense of depth. Forming a frame around the main image can create a mysterious atmosphere, just like a person peeking at a place from a hiding place. Frame composition is helpful to integrate the main image with the landscape and give the photo greater visual impact.

The following photo was taken in Saint-Kyle Square in Venice. In the picture, the arch frames St. Kyle's church and the bell tower. It is a common painting method in Renaissance to frame the landscape with arches.

5. Criteria

Guiding line composition method is to guide the viewer's eyes with the lines in the picture, so that his eyes will finally converge on the focus of the picture. Of course, the guide line is not necessarily a specific line. As long as it is directional and continuous, we can call it a guiding line. In real life, roads, rivers, neatly arranged trees, colors, shadows and even people's eyes can be used as guiding lines.

For example, this photo of the Eiffel Tower uses paving stones as a guide line to bring the audience's eyes to the Eiffel Tower. In this picture, the central symmetry composition method is also used.

6. Diagonal lines and triangles

Diagonal and triangular composition can increase the dynamic tension of photos and make them look more vivid. Relatively speaking, the horizontal and vertical lines are very stable. If a person stands on a horizontal plane, it looks stable, but on an inclined plane, it will cause a sense of tension. This composition method is more used in architecture and sports shooting.

7. Patterns and textures

Humans are naturally attracted by patterns, which can be the shape of arches, patterns on the floor, and reliefs on the walls. Taking these as the visual subject of the picture, combined with light and shadow, can show a special texture.

? 8. Odd number law

The odd number rule means that when the subject in the picture is odd, the picture is more moving visually. For example, if you want to take photos of more than one person, don't take photos of two people, but take photos of three, five or seven people. Of course, this is a stupid idea for wedding photography. But whenever possible, if you take more than just commemorative photos of real life, remember the odd number rule.

9. Fill in the picture

Let the subject fill the picture, leaving little or no space around. It helps the audience to concentrate on the subject without any interference, and also allows people to see the details of the subject clearly.

As shown below, in the first picture, the lion's face fills the whole picture, so that the audience can clearly observe its eyes and hair details. In the second picture, Notre Dame de Paris almost occupies the whole picture, just to show the architectural details.

10, use spaces.

As mentioned above, you should fill the space, but it's just the opposite. Leaving some blanks in the picture can also make your theme obvious and attractive, and at the same time create a minimalist picture.