The Rules of Composition in Photography A General Guideline

The rules of composition in photography Introduction Composition is defined as "something that is created by arranging several things to form a unified whole". The rules of composition in photography -A General Guideline-

The rules of composition in photography Introduction The rules of composition in photography were created as a general guideline for what works in good photos. There are many types of rules and guidelines to follow when taking photographs. We have listed some of them and provided a gallery of examples for each one. The rules of composition in photography -A General Guideline-

The rules of composition in photography - -A General Guideline- Index 1. Rules of composition in photography : The Rule of Thirds Leading Lines Simplification Depth Symmetry Framing 2. Conclusion 3. Consulted webs 4. Slide show. Activity The rules of composition in photography - -A General Guideline-

The rules of composition in photography - A General Guideline- Rule of thirds You can use the rule of thirds as a guide in the off-center placement of your subjects. Here's how it works :  Imagine your picture area is divided into thirds both horizontally and vertically.  The rules of composition in photography - A General Guideline-

The intersections of these imaginary lines suggest four options for placing the center of interest for good composition. ISABEL MUÑOZ http://www.isabelmunoz.es

The rules of composition in photography rule of thirds The rules of composition in photography - A General Guideline- RAMÓN MASATS  http://www.ramonmasats.com/

rule of thirds "Paisajes sin memoria”. JOAN FONTCUBERTA www.fontcuberta.com

To discourage placing the subject at the center or to prevent a horizon from splitting the picture into two, the rule of thirds could be applied. ISABEL MUÑOZ http://www.isabelmunoz.es

The rules of composition in photography Leading Lines The use of Leading Lines can be used to direct the viewer’s attention to the subject of your photograph.  These lines can be straight, diagonal, wavy, or any other creative variation.  The rules of composition in photography - A General Guideline-

Leading Lines The human eye naturally follows lines. RAMÓN MASATS The human eye naturally follows lines. The rules of composition in photography - A General Guideline-

Leading Lines Just be aware that they may also lead away from the subject of the photograph. RAMÓN MASATS

The rules of composition in photography Leading Lines RAMÓN MASATS The rules of composition in photography -A General Guideline-

The rules of composition in photography Simplification Keeping things simple is sometimes the best way to get a good photo… The rules of composition in photography -A General Guideline-

ISABEL MUÑOZ Cut out all unnecessary details to keep the viewer's attention focused on the subject.

Simplification By cropping tight around the subject, you eliminate the background "noise", ensuring the subject gets the viewer's undivided attention. ISABEL MUÑOZ. Flamenco,serie

Simplification Simplification ISABEL MUÑOZ. Camboya, serie

The rules of composition in photography Depth Because photography is a two-dimensional medium, we have to choose our composition carefully to convey the sense of depth that was present in the original scene. The rules of composition in photography -A General Guideline-

"Paisajes sin memoria”. JOAN FONTCUBERTA You can create depth in a photo by including objects in the foreground, middle ground and background.

The rules of composition in photography "Paisajes sin memoria”. JOAN FONTCUBERTA The rules of composition in photography -A General Guideline-

The rules of composition in photography - A General Guideline- "Paisajes sin memoria”. JOAN FONTCUBERTA

The rules of composition in photography Symmetry Symmetry conveys the harmonious sense of proportionality and balance. And we have to agree that symmetry can be beautifully applied in photography. The rules of composition in photography -A General Guideline-

ISABEL MUÑOZ. In axial symmetry, the parts are balanced equally along a line called the axis of symmetry.

The rules of composition in photography - A General Guideline- When you photograph a symmetrical subject, make sure that the center point in the viewfinder is placed in the center of the scene.  Not doing this will always leave you with the feeling that there is something wrong with the picture. The rules of composition in photography - A General Guideline-

The rules of composition in photography Framing Framing is simply using other objects in your photograph to frame the main subject. The rules of composition in photography - A General Guideline-

By placing these objects around the edge of the composition you help to isolate the main subject from the outside world. ISABEL MUÑOZ.

The world is full of objects which make perfect natural frames, such as trees, archways and holes.  JOAN FONTCUBERTA

The rules of composition in photography - A General Guideline- Conclusion  Every photographer should consider the rules of composition as a good starting point when taking photos if they are trying to become better at photography. Once they understand these, their photography composition is improved and thinking outside the guidelines to create a stunning image becomes more natural. The rules of composition in photography - A General Guideline-

The rules of composition in photography Consulted webs http://www.isabelmunoz.es/  http://www.ramonmasats.com/ www.fontcuberta.com The rules of composition in photography - A General Guideline-

The rules of composition in photography - Activity - Slide show activity  Find out which rule of composition has been applied in the following photos and explain why. The rules of composition in photography - Activity -

Depth and frame: Autumn landscape framed by stone The rules of composition in photography - A General Guideline-

The rules of composition in photography - A General Guideline- Leading Lines The rules of composition in photography - A General Guideline-

The rules of composition in photography - General Guideline- rule of thirds as a guide in the off-center in this portrait The rules of composition in photography - General Guideline-

The rules of composition in photography Symmetry The rules of composition in photography - A General Guideline-

Leading Lines & Symmetry The rules of composition in photography - A General Guideline-

The rules of composition in photography Framing The rules of composition in photography - A General Guideline-

The rules of composition in photography Depth The rules of composition in photography - A General Guideline-

The rules of composition in photography Simplicity The rules of composition in photography - A General Guideline-

The rules of composition in photography The end The rules of composition in photography - A General Guideline-