The subjects of interest are placed along imaginary lines that split the frame into thirds vertically and horizontally. Used in cinematography and photography, a very common rule involving any frame as it is a great and subtle way of drawing a viewer's attention to a particular subject that can convey meanings
As you can see in this picture ^ the dogs (subjects on interest) are placed along the lines, especially the bottom right dog who's in the foreground and at a line intersect.
Bokeh
Bokeh, translating from Japanese to mean 'blur', is a very popular part of photography where none or only a small part of the video is in focus so everything in the frame is a blur. It's particularly popular as photographers can use it to make viewers focus on a specific part of the image, and it's very visually appealing especially with bright colours.
Bokeh, translating from Japanese to mean 'blur', is a very popular part of photography where none or only a small part of the video is in focus so everything in the frame is a blur. It's particularly popular as photographers can use it to make viewers focus on a specific part of the image, and it's very visually appealing especially with bright colours.
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| SOURCE: https://photographylife.com/what-is-bokeh |
Active Space
Active space is mainly used when taking a picture of a moving object, it is usually in front of the subject for it to move into. The reason for this is because when viewers see an object moving they will generally move their eyes in the same direction, so viewers can see the space they are about to move into.
Active space is mainly used when taking a picture of a moving object, it is usually in front of the subject for it to move into. The reason for this is because when viewers see an object moving they will generally move their eyes in the same direction, so viewers can see the space they are about to move into.
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| SOURCE: http://digital-photography-school.com/create-active-space-in-your-photography/ |
Fill the Frame
By filling the frame you add instant impact to your images as they strike out to the viewer and easily catch their eye. This also means subjects are larger and therefore more detail, so it's easier to bring something subtle to the eye. It is also very effective at capturing the mood as facial features are more easily expressed.
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| “Love” captured by PictureSocial member Olesia Kliots |
Simplify
Simplicity involves focusing on the core message of the image, and only that... no excess distractions in the background etc. If too much is in a scene it can be too much for the viewer to comprehend and so annoy them when they are looking at it. This can merely be done by zooming in to cut down background clutter but there are other effective methods.
Simplicity involves focusing on the core message of the image, and only that... no excess distractions in the background etc. If too much is in a scene it can be too much for the viewer to comprehend and so annoy them when they are looking at it. This can merely be done by zooming in to cut down background clutter but there are other effective methods.
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| Tree and grass are distracting |
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| Zoom to focus on interesting part of image |
©Julie Waterhouse Photography
Point of View
Unlike in cinematography where a POV shot is from the perspective of a person; in photography, it simply refers to the view of the camera. This is a vital part of photography as where you place the camera can have a huge impact on the message. Low-angle shots can make grass seem massive, and high angle shots can make skyscrapers seem tiny, it's a very powerful aspect.
Unlike in cinematography where a POV shot is from the perspective of a person; in photography, it simply refers to the view of the camera. This is a vital part of photography as where you place the camera can have a huge impact on the message. Low-angle shots can make grass seem massive, and high angle shots can make skyscrapers seem tiny, it's a very powerful aspect.
Lines of Sight
The face has very strong visual weight in photography as it is generally the most iconic aspect of a person as it is what people see first and can make us very unique. This is particularly powerful when viewers can see someone looking at something else in the frame. The natural instinct is to first see that the eyes are looking at something then follow them to see the object they are looking at. This technique is ideal for bringing things that could potentially go unnoticed to light and also highlights the important parts of the frame.
The red lines aren't in the original image, but they depict the path the viewer's eyes take when looking at this image. The lighting is also key here as the people are the only items of interest visible in the shot.
The face has very strong visual weight in photography as it is generally the most iconic aspect of a person as it is what people see first and can make us very unique. This is particularly powerful when viewers can see someone looking at something else in the frame. The natural instinct is to first see that the eyes are looking at something then follow them to see the object they are looking at. This technique is ideal for bringing things that could potentially go unnoticed to light and also highlights the important parts of the frame.
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| SOURCE: http://thedigitaltrekker.com/2010/02/line-of-sight/ |
The Rule of Odds
Having an odd number of subjects in the frame means the brain can't naturally pair them and so the viewer spends longer looking at the image, comprehending what's in the frame. This then makes the image more interesting and messages are easier to present.
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| SOURCE: http://www.883zy.com/photography/photography-rule-of-odds-and-even |
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