Masterin da Composition
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Da Rule of Tirds
Dis da big boss rule. Divide yousa pikture into nine pieces wit lines. Put da berry important tings on da lines or where dey cross. Boom!
Use da Grid
Turn on da grid lines on yousa camera. It helps yousa put tings in the right spot. Easy peasy!
Leadin Lines
Lines dat point da way! Like a road or a stick pointin at somethin. Dey tell yousa eyes where to go look. Follow da yellow brick road!
Same-Same and Patterns
Look around! Tings look da same on both sides (symmetry) or repeat (patterns). Makes piktures look berry tidy. Or… break da pattern for a surprise!
Works Cited & Further Reading
- Michael Freeman. The Photographer's Eye: Composition and Design for Better Digital Photos . Ilex Press , 2007.
- Laurie Excell. Composition: From Snapshots to Great Shots . Peachpit Press , 2010.
- 20 Composition Techniques That Will Improve Your Photos . PetaPixel