Basic Rules Of Photography Rule 1 Rule of

Basic Rules Of Photography

Rule 1. • Rule of Thirds: The rule of thirds is the probably the most recognized rule of balance used in photography. The rule of thirds says that the frame can be divided into three horizontal and three vertical sections. Photographs are better when the main attraction or area is placed slightly away form the centre.

Rule 2. • Simplicity: The simplicity rule is basically not overcrowding the photograph with too many main points of interest. If you are zoomed in close to your main point of the photo, make sure that the background is out of focus and there are no other main subjects in the frame, preventing distractions.

Rule 3. • Leading Lines: The leading line makes draw more attention towards the photograph, usually to the main subject. The leading lines also direct you to an area of the photo that might not have been noticed. You have to make sure that with the leading lines you don’t direct the viewer away form the main subject.

Rule 4. • Straight Horizon • Straight horizons are an essential in any basic or advanced photograph. It is basically keeping a straight horizon, like the sea, for example, behind a main subject, like a windsurfer, for example.

Rule 5. • Framing: Framing surroundings around your main subject can make that subject stand out more. The surrounding can be anything, from tree branches, bushes, or doorways. Always remember to focus on the main subject before looking for an appropriate frame.

Rule 6. • Perspective: A change of the perspective in photograph can a new dimension to a photograph. For example you could try crouching down, or moving from right to left. You could even try to take a photo from a different angle like through a window, or a doorway, for example. There also many different types of lenses you can buy to give your photographs a new range of different perspectives.

Rule 7. • Colour: Different colours in a photograph can create emotions, mood and character to a, before, plain and boring photograph. Different colours give you a different mood. For example, blues and greens give a natural and cool impression, whereas oranges and yellows give a warm feel. Experimenting with colours can make a photograph stand out in much greater detail.

Rule 8. • Symmetry: Sometimes the rule of thirds doesn't give you the desired effect in a photograph. This is where symmetry comes in. With symmetry you basically focus your main subject right in the middle of you photograph. It works really well with landscape and flora photography.