Composition

 Rule of Thirds

My Example:

If you would like to know more about rule of thirds, look at my previous blog. 

2. The Golden Rectangle

 Many believe that the Golden Rectangle has been in use for at least 4000 years in human art and design. It is based on the Golden Ratio, that people have argued ancient Egyptians used to build the pyramids. This is a mathematically based formula which is often observed in nature and is applied to architecture and art.

The Rule of Odds

The rule of odds implies that having an odd number of objects or people in an image will be more intriguing, because when there is an even number, our brains will have an easier time ordering the objects into pairs therefore, bringing in symmetry and dullness whereas and odd number would not have this effect. 

Leading Lines 

Leading Lines are used to draw a viewer's attention to a specific part of the frame. The viewer's eyes are naturally drawn along lines and paths in photographs. It's effect is making the viewers feel as if they're standing within the photo itself. 

my example

Strong Diagonal

Using a strong diagonal in an image serves to visually point the viewer's eye from one end of the photo to the other end, and by doing so it ties the image together. It is very similar to a 'leading line' however, it can also transform a uninteresting composition into a dynamic one. 

 >My example

Lines of Sight

In an image with people the face is one of the strongest compositional elements therefore, a lot of visual weight is given to the human face in the image and it overpowers everything else in the photo. Because of this it causes the viewer to follow the line of sight to the object that is being observed by the person in the image.

  My example

Point of View

The point of view in a composition can be from many angles. For example it could be viewed from an ariel point of view. It doesn't always have to be from eye level. By having the point of view from a different angle it can add to the atmospheric effect from viewing the composition from another perspective.

For example in this first photo of the dog

we are at a low angle looking up at the

dog which could give the effect of making

us feel smaller and more venerable.

In contrast, in this picture of the cat we are positioned high above and are looking down onto the cat. This might give a different affect to the viewers and make us feel more superior and the subject matter is less threatening.

Framing

Framing is a technique used in many compositions, it gives the photo context and also it gives the images a sense of depth and layers by putting something in the foreground it adds an extra dimension to the shot. It also makes the viewer draw their attention to inside the frame.