How to master photography composition

There are eight major elements. . .

1. Horizon and the Rule of Thirds You may already be familiar with these two rules: the rule of thirds and “never put the horizon in the middle of the picture.” Take the rule of thirds, for example. This is a rule that can be applied or abused in order to achieve the best results. Imagine dividing your screen into three equal parts vertically and horizontally, so that you end up with nine rectangles or nine squares.

2. Subject position Where to place the main subject in the picture is a very important issue. At the same time, where you place the background that can be used to improve and add interest to the picture is also very important.

3. Background and foreground Never forget that the final photo you get will include everything you see in the viewfinder, and the picture will not only be the subject you want to shoot. You have to take into account the background and the foreground. Your main subject should be in harmony with the other objects in the photo. Be careful that the background does not disrupt or divert attention from the main subject, but should accentuate it as perfectly as possible.

4. Selection of borders This technique is often used in decorative photography of "chocolate candy boxes". It involves using foreground objects to frame the scene or subject, most commonly used branches, arches, beautifully decorated railings and courtyard doors.

5. Reading a picture In many ways, appreciating a picture is like reading a page of a book. Our eyes naturally move across the frame or into the frame to focus. A typical example is a path that curves from the bottom of the screen to lead your eyes to characters or buildings near the top of the screen. When looking at a picture like this, your vision will subconsciously follow this path and come to the focus of the shot from bottom to top.

6. Pattern Structure If you pay attention to observation, you can find some pattern structures everywhere. Using the pattern structures found on everyday objects, you can create interesting and even surreal photos.

7. Fill the frame In addition, a very useful composition method for certain types of photography is to make the subject fill the frame. This is a particularly useful technique for action photography. All you need is the subject, everything around it is unnecessary and distracts from the center of interest.

8. Equipment Choosing appropriate equipment plays an important role in composition, but it does not require a bag full of lenses. While a selective and imaginative eye is still paramount, choosing the right tools goes a long way.