What are some things you think about when composing an image? I know there could be 100s of things for different situations, but I'm just looking for any basic rules you use most of the time or things to look for or avoid. I am really bad about just standing in front of a subject and taking a snapshot. I am trying really hard to break that habit. Hoping the 50mm prime will help make me move my feet too.
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Uh...... I pray.... LOL
Just kidding, I am just starting out and will be paying close attention to this one!!!! -
Rule of thirds is the most simple and in my opinion the most effective in adding interest to a photograph.
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When I am about to take a picture, the number one thing I study is Light
-Where it is coming from (infront, beside, behind the subject, etc)
-What kind of light it is
-Do I need more
Number two thing I look at is Background, which helps me determine lens (somewhat)
-Is it cluttered, clean, distracting, enhancing?
-Do I want to have the background noticable, or fading away
Then I turn to my Subject, and I try to blend all three things together.
Where do I want the light to be? (subject or background), Do I want to have the subject standout, or blend in with its surroundings? Where do I want the light to hit my subject? Etc.
I know it sounds like a lot, but my brain will run through this in a matter of seconds.
Sometimes it is the small difference of squatting down instead of standing up to take a picture? Or moving a tad to the left? Or rotating my camera to give it an angled look?
The info Casey shared about the rule of thirds is definately one that I follow often.
Hope this helps?
Great topic! Can't wait to hear what everyone else has to share.Comment
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Oh, and another super-key suggestion....keep the light behind you while you're taking photographs.Comment
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Most critical reviews of art will be that there is a distraction that draws attention away from the subject. It can be light, another object, just about anything.
If you're intent upon others concentrating on your subject a shallow depth of field is often helpful. This will blur away many distractions. If you take a photo of a child positioned in the right side of the frame you'll not want a tree or car on the left side that is nearly in focus.
Flow is another item. It is often one in the same as a distraction. At any rate your eyes should be drawn to the subject. A prearranged background is often the best bet.
Not an easy task to achieve critical acclaim.Comment
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