Five principles of composition

As the most formal element in photography, composition has a self-evident influence on the picture. All kinds of classic composition methods and techniques not only provide us with convenience, but also bring us limitations in thinking and make our photos boring and monotonous. Here are five composition rules I have compiled for this big boss. Welcome to reading.

1. Confined space: compression is explosive.

Usually, when a model looks sideways, a certain space should be reserved for the model's facial orientation, but have you ever looked the other way around? That is to say, there is no room for the facial orientation of the model, and this composition can better reflect the absoluteness and explosiveness of the model's will. Wrong composition does not necessarily lead to wrong photos.

2. Breakthrough Angle: Your camera can take pictures anywhere.

Based on the habit, portrait works are generally taken at a height parallel to the eyes, and photos from a conventional angle give people a feeling similar to mediocrity; But if you shoot from another angle, you will have a unique picture form, and the freshness will naturally come. Remember, the camera can shoot at any angle, change your action when taking pictures, and you can even jump up with the camera, as long as the shutter speed is fast enough.

3. Special light source: light is not necessarily used for modeling.

There are countless ways to run out of portraits. Side lights can set off the atmosphere, and double flashing lights can highlight the outline. The use of special light sources not only gives people a different sense of form, but also plays a good role in building the relationship between the environment and people. The lines and sense of space shaped by light enrich the geometric characteristics of composition. It can be said that your subject is these special lights.

4. Local close-up: essential refraction

The "discovery" mentioned in "the beauty of life lies in discovery" actually refers to the discovery of parts and details. Part represents the essence, which has been repeated many times before and has become a classic skill. However, not everyone can really take beautiful close-up photos. In addition, local composition can arbitrarily intercept human joints to create intimacy and skin texture.

5. Special action: If the camera doesn't move, make your model move.

Portrait photography is a work jointly completed by models and photographers. A well-planned photo is bound to attract people's attention more easily than a plain lens. You can use the various movements of the model to build your picture. Running and jumping are great themes. In this case, all synthesis serves the dynamics of the model. Of course, the premise is that you have to prepare a SLR with continuous shooting function.