12 compositional techniques to improve your photographs and expand your creative possibilities
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The document outlines 12 compositional techniques to enhance photography and expand creative possibilities. These techniques aim to improve compositional skills, help photographers see and capture images more creatively, and elevate the overall quality of their work.
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12 compositional techniques to improve your photographs and expand your
creative possibilities.
1. Framing
Framing is a popular compositional technique that involves using elements of a
scene to create a frame around your subject. This may serve to emphasize your
subject, but can also provide context and help you tell a story through your image.
2. Leading lines
You can use lines to draw attention to the main subject of interest in your
photograph, and they're also an excellent way to create a sense of depth and lead
the viewer's eyes through an image.
3. Symmetry
Symmetry can be a powerful compositional tool, because humans are naturally
drawn to symmetry and balance. A placid lake that's reflecting the landscape
above it is a perfect example of this, because the image is divided by the lake, but
the two halves are nearly identical to one another.
4. Negative space
Negative space in a photograph refers to the areas of an image that are left open,
such as the sky or other areas in an image such as a blank wall, long stretch of
floor or other empty background. Leaving negative space can help your main
subject stand out and also evoke certain emotions, whether you want your photo
to transmit peace and quiet or a sense of mystery.
5. Fill the frame
Filling the frame is the opposite of using negative space, and requires you to get in
as close as possible to your subject. This technique blocks out any potential
distractions in an image and can be especially useful if you're trying to photograph
something in front of a busy or cluttered background, whether it's a messy kitchen
or a crowded living room.
6. Use contrast
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