Photography Note - Composition

After learning about different elements of photography I decided to write a note and attempt to capture some pictures on my own that fit those elements with help from the internet as to how to achieve those effects...

Leading Lines

1. Leading Lines: Leading lines are natural lines in the image that lead the viewer's eye to another point in the image or, occasionally, out of the frame entirely. Anything with a definitive line can be a leading line including fences, bridges, and shorelines, and their placement within images naturally guide viewer's attention down their paths in the frame.
2. Rules of Thirds: In the rule of thirds, photos are divided into thirds with two imaginary lines vertically and two lines horizontally making three columns, three rows, and nine sections in the images. Important composition elements and leading lines are placed on or near the imaginary lines and where the lines intersect.



Rules of Third

3. Filling the Frame: By filling the frame you add instant impact to the image. You exclude unnecessary clutter and bring a dynamic element to the photo.
4. Framing the Subject: The technique of drawing attention to the subject of your image by blocking other parts of the image with something in the scene for giving the photo context, giving images a sense of depth and layers leading the eye towards your main focal point.
5. Unusual Angles/Viewpoints: By choosing unusual angle of view angle of view, one can create a composition that is something out of ordinary.

   

   Rules of Third

6. Depth of field: By definition, depth of field is the sharpness of any subject / object focused by your camera. It includes focal length of your camera lens, aperture priority, and the space between the subject and your camera.



Depth of Field

7. Symmetry/Texture: A symmetrical shot with strong composition can lead to a striking image.

   

   Texture

Unusual

Filling Frame

Framing

Other things to be kept in mind regarding photography is the lighting and the lens.