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RULES OF PHOTO COMPOSITION By: Danny Heiges

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Page 1: Rules of photo composition

RULES OF PHOTO COMPOSITION

By: Danny Heiges

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Rule of Thirds

Imagine that your photograph is divided into nine equal squares

Most important elements in the photo should run along these lines

Or be at where the points intersect

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Framing Naturally attracts the eye to the center Helps to draw attention to the main

object Focuses image

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Cropping

Allow small object to be focal point Reduces things in the background Makes sure the object gets the viewer’s

full attention

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Lines

Naturally draws the eyes along the lines Creates a “journey” through a scene

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Depth

Depth, is created in a photo byHaving objects in the Foreground, Middle

Ground and BackgroundHaving things overlap in the photo which

creates layers

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Symmetry and Patterns

Creates a visually appealing image Breaking a pattern can draw attention

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Sources

http://www.photographymad.com/pages/view/10-top-photography-composition-rules