photography
Learn more about the visual balance:
visual weight and balance in photography
The photographic composition: The visual balance
Male Dimorphic Jumping Spider Male Dimorphic Jumping Spider por Thomas Shahan
You can also include areas of contrasting color or light to create visual balance . The colors are also an important part of the picture .
There are no fast rules about achieving this kind of visual balance, but will quickly learn to trust your instincts - Intuitively know when something looks good. (wedding photography)
- Lines Guides
When we look at a photo our eye is naturally directed along the lines .
Use the lines is one of the most effective ways to enhance the drama in the making. When thinking about how to put the lines in the composition, you can affect how the image looks later, pushing the image toward the subject, or traveling through the scene.
EscalatorEscalator by TheodoreWLee
There are several different types of lines; vertical, horizontal, diagonal, curved, zig-zag, straight, etc ... and each can be used to improve the composition of a photograph.
The horizontal and vertical lines add a strong structure in the images, while the curved lines give a more relaxed atmosphere. Roads, rivers, stairs, railways and highways work in an incredible way when used in the right situation.
With these items you can master the use of the lines:
Using photographic lines
4 Tips For Using Convergent Lines
Discover the Meaning of the Lines and Improve Your Photographic Composition
The Domina Using Lines in Your Photographic Composition
Theories of composition. The line
When working with horizontal and vertical lines, make sure the outlet is right. A photograph can be easily ruined by a slightly sloping line.
- Negative Space
It is important to note the negative space within an image.
macro snail snail macro by Dave_G_Stewart
Especially when working with small objects , the tendency is to try to adapt and that the whole object into the outlet. In fact, the composition of a macro image is much more dramatic if you fill the frame with the subject (making the decision very closely) or using some negative space around the object.
You can see more about the negative space:
Weekly Challenge 30: Negative Space
Negative Space: An element of the Composition
Practical Guide to tap into the Negative Space Photography
Try to experiment with something as simple as a snail (or something small) to see how you can vary the composition.
- Symmetry and Patterns
The effective use of symmetry and patterns can make a very strong decision , especially when dealing with issues such as architecture.
The Orange ChapelThe Orange Chapel por kern.justin
We are surrounded by symmetry and patterns, both natural and artificial.
Take time to observe and recognize patterns (using shapes and lines). Find the midpoint and avoid external distractions that spoil the symmetry or pattern to maximize the effect, although sometimes it can also be good some element that breaks the symmetry.
- To frame
The world is full of objects which make perfect natural frames , such as trees, archways and holes.
Gunwalloe Church CoveGunwalloe Church Cove por Tim Green aka atoach
If these are placed on the edge of the composition, help isolate the main object or subject from the outside world. The result is a more focused image that leads the eye to the main point of interest.
Although it is not always necessary to use these resources, if it is important to keep in mind the setting that you are using, how the final image and the alternatives around.(wedding photographer)
- Point of view
Before photographing your subject, take your time to think from where to take the photograph .
Freedom, por Aaron Brown
Freedom, por Aaron Brown
Our view has a huge impact on the composition of our photo, and as a result can greatly affect the message conveyed. Instead of shooting from eye level, consider photographing from high above or below ground level, sideways, backwards, from afar, up close ...
Here you have more information about the view:
The importance of perspective in photography
Perspective Photography: How to make the most
That is photographic perspective?
- Background
Not only will you concentrate on the object / subject, you should also look at what is happening in the background.
This relates to fill the frame. Of course we can not exclude the background, but you can control.