Nine rules for taking the perfect photograph
There’s no easy way to produce a photographic
masterpiece. However, there are certain rules which can bring you closer
to one. Steve McCurry, an acknowledged genius behind the lens who has
worked for National Geographic and who took the famous ’Afghan girl’ photo,
knows them all. Using examples of his own work, he demonstrates that,
provided you stick to the fundamental principles of composition, you
can take a beautiful shot easily enough.
Bright Side publishes 9 pieces of his advice
to help you significantly improve your camera skills.
The rule
of thirds
Place important parts
of the shot along lines, and the most important parts at the points
where these lines intersect.
Leading lines
Use the natural lines
available in the shot to focus the attention of the viewer.
Diagonal
lines
Correctly chosen diagonal
lines give dynamism to the picture.
Framing
Make use of natural
frames and borders in the shot, such as windows and doors.
Figures vs.
background
Find the contrast between
the object of the photo and the background.
Fill the
frame
Get up close
to the person you’re taking a shot of.
Dominant
eyes
Place the right
or left eye at the centre of the composition. This gives the
impression that the subject’s eyes are following you.
Patterns
and repetition
It’s certainly pleasant
to observe patterns in a photo. But it’s even better
if patterns are interrupted — this gives some contrast to the
shot.
Symmetry
The harmony between two
halves is always pleasing to the eye.
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