Photography & Composition

What makes a good photograph?

. Good Subject

. Good lighting 

. Good composition 

Rule of Thirds

Centre of interest : A photograph should have a strong focal point. Determine what it is before composing your photo 

Simplicity : Keep compositions simple,  Avoiding busy background that distracts from a subject 

Subject off centre : Place a subject slightly off-centre rather than in the middle of a photo

Leading lines

If a scene has strong lines, make sure the lines lead the eye into the frame rather than out of it. The lines should lead to the main point of interest. 

Viewpoints and Angles

Vary Angle : Shoot at varying angles to capture a subject from a different viewpoint. Move the camera higher or lower than you usually do. For a dramatic effect, take some photos from a birds-eye (Looking awn) or worms-eye-view (Looking up) 

Lighting

Dramatic Lighting - Adds interest to a photo 

Silhouettes - Subject made dark by photographing it against a light background (Back lighting)

Framing 

Framing a subject by zooming or moving cover draws attention to it. 

Symmetry

An identical or near-identical image of its other half. Use of symmetry often provides a formal balance.

Shallow depth of field focuses on one thing 

Deep depth of field focuses on everything