Photography Rules-Identify

Using the rule of thirds draws the viewer's eye into the composition, instead of just glancing at the center

divide an image into thirds, using two horizontal and two vertical lines

Viewer of your photos attention is drawn to lines that lead to the main subject of the image.

paves an easy path for the eye to follow through different elements of a photo

 They're also an excellent means of creating depth and symmetry

position from which the camera sees the scene

How close are you to the subject?

Are you looking down on the subject?

Are you looking up on the subject?

Every decision you make about point of view will change how your viewer sees the photo.

using elements of a scene to create a frame within your frame

through a doorway, pulled back curtains, branches, fences, tunnels, or arches to highlight your subject.

Look for ways to shoot through natural frames to highlight your subject. 

If you find an interesting subject, photograph it as you normally would first

Focus on the subject, NOT the foreground element which is the frame.

Make sure the element being used as a frame isn’t overly bright

You must frame SOMETHING INTERESTING!

There are many other ways you can use framing. Have a look around right now – what do you see in your current location that could be used as a frame?

eyeglasses or sunglasses

a car window

people

chair or table legs

how about people legs or dog’s legs?

Get down low!