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+ The Six Rules of Photo Composition By Brittany Negrete 5 th Period

Guidelinesof Photo Composition

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The Six Rules of Photo CompositionBy Brittany Negrete5th Period

+The Rules

Simplicity

The Rule of Thirds

Lines

Balance

Framing

Avoiding Mergers

+Simplicity

•Give center of interest the most attention•Choose uncomplicated backgrounds•Place object of focus slightly of center

+The Rule of Thirds

It provides four spots to place your center of interest to maintain a good composition

Placing an object in the exact center can create an unwanted static feeling

It can result in a more effective photo

+The Rule of Thirds

+Lines

Diagonal lines along with s-shaped curves are dynamic

It creates a simple and even path to follow the main subject

+Lines

+Balance

Creating geometric shapes and lines help make a well balanced composition

Make sure the colors complement each other like light and dark

Keep stability

+Framing

Frame center of interest with objects in the foreground to create a feeling of depth

Choose an appropriate frame that complements the center of focus

+Framing

+Avoiding Mergers

Look for plain backgrounds before posing subject to avoid mergers

Get the whole picture

Near Mergers can steal attention from the center of attention

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