The photographic composition is only to choose the right elements and organize them in the best possible way in the field of the image before the final click, taking into account the visual perceptions. The main problem with a poorly composed image is that whoever sees it wins ‘I don’t know where to look first and I bet that’s not what you want, right?
You often have something amazing to photograph, but it doesn’t look great if you don’t use certain techniques. You’ve probably heard of some of them, such as the rule of thirds, the amount of gold, perspective, symmetry, among others. These rules help raise the level of your images in incredible ways.
- Use these tips as a base.
- But let your creativity run wild to make the best photographic composition for your image.
- And it is only with a lot of practice.
- When you realize that the visual harmony is ready.
- Waiting for your click.
First tip? Keep the scene simple You’ve probably heard that less can be more, in the words of Leonardo da Vinci: “Simplicity is the pinnacle of sophistication,” and that’s exactly what we want to show you. It is recommended to leave only the elements that really matter in your photo, the theme you have chosen should be the center point of the image, when someone sees the photo, it should be the first item to be identified. To do this, you can zoom in on the object manually or zoom in or out of the background. Textures and patterns help a lot when creating a simple photo composition, and it’s important to keep in mind: what not to add to what you want to convey with the photo, don’t let it appear in the image, because it will be one more distraction for the viewer.
Second tip? Complete the image A lot of empty space in the image is bad for photography because it is literally a waste of space. To avoid this, try filling the image field with information relevant to the photo. The top of the image, on the right, is always the most viewed, so fill it with important elements.
Many people like to say and repeat that the center of the image is the most important part of it, but it is not. This creates aesthetic and soft images. A very interesting way to escape this similarity is to use the rule of thirds, both vertically and horizontally. You don’t need to strictly follow this rule, just place your focus outside the center of the image, Generate a proper perspective. Search for items in the environment to balance the photo. There are some foolproof tips on the third-party rule.
First, repeats of three elements, identical or different, are harmonious in the image, such as: three vessels, three curves, three objects, among others.
Second, colors also fall into groups of three, so look for three types of colors in your image, however, this also applies to three objects of the same color or three elements of the same color and different shades.
Fourth tip? Diagonal, vertical and horizontal Did you know that horizontal lines convey feelings of calm?Verticals refer to stability. It’s already a starting point for you to compose your photo based on what you want to stream.
Fifth council? Geometric shapes Lines indicate a way to look at the image. They bring perspective and depth, as well as guide concentration. Geometry is widely used in photography and produces incredible results. Try to identify and create patterns, such as curved and straight lines, to form geometric shapes such as triangles, squares, or circles. These geometric shapes are easily found in nature or through objects. Repeating lines or shapes is also excellent as a photographic composition, as well as several curves in the same image. All of this creates a harmonious visual rhythm for your photos. Another perfect reason to photograph are the curves in “C”, which also transmit harmony and visual rhythm.
Sixth council? Contrast
Contrast can affect both colors and elements, it is great to compose an image and propose a reflection, it is present between comparing photos of young and old, dry images with wet images, light objects with dark objects, men with women, large objects with small Objects All in the same image. They generate discomfort, interest and tension.
Now that you know some techniques that can help you take better photographs, remember that the main rule is to know them so well to be able to break them with creativity and authenticity, always look for an original touch in your photos, let your creativity and intuition flow and above all, remember that photographing, or composing a photograph, is the art of transmitting an emotion , an idea and an ideology, and the greatest technique is to do it with love.
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