Basics of Composition

The main rule for the correct construction of a frame from the point of view of composition is the so-called rule. Golden section. The image is divided into three equal parts horizontally and vertically. In the intersection of the lines of the frame and it is necessary to have the main objects of shooting. This rule is used by every professional wedding and family photographer.

When photographing people, watch closely what gets in the frame, watch the background. Beginners photographers often make mistakes when a man has all kinds of things sticking out of his head. Before you take a picture, study the frame, make sure that nothing is superfluous, and only then press the shutter release. In the beginning, it will take you a while, but, I assure you, gradually it will become a habit and will become an automatic action for any shooting, like a professional wedding and family photographer.

Also, make sure that the limbs of people in your photos are not trimmed. If you do not completely place the person in the frame, and you can not do without "trimming", cut only above or below the joints.

If the person in the photo is looking to the side, then frame the picture so that in the direction of the view there is free space. Otherwise, the picture will appear tight.

When taking landscape pictures, make sure that the horizon is not exactly in the middle of the frame, dividing it in half (if it is not foreseen by your artistic idea). The correct location of the horizon, according to the same rule of the golden section, should be located either above or below the middle of the frame.

To give dynamics and volume to the frame, use the diagonal.

Above we examined the basic rules of composition, which, will help you make interesting pictures. However, I want to note that photography is primarily an art in which there are rules, but there is no need to strictly follow them. Experiment, try, break the rules and break stereotypes, let in your photos there will be a part of your individuality.