Today is our awesome monthly feature, Photo 101, which is all about photography! It has been a big hit with you guys, and I am so happy to be answering your photo-related questions again and sharing a few tips along the way!! Each month, we will talk about various topics. So far, we’ve discussed:
taking great pictures with your iPhone
Today, we are talking about composing your shot, and don’t worry! We won’t get too technical here! These will be some simple tips that you can use when setting up your photos for a more eye-catching or professional look! If you are a visual person like me, then this graphic should be super helpful!
Here are my top 5 favorite composition tips!
Tip 1: Rule of Thirds
In the rule of thirds, photos are divided by using the grid shown above. Important compositional elements (your subject) are placed on or near the imaginary lines and where the lines intersect. This creates more visual interests in the areas that the eye are naturally drawn to already. 🙂
Tip 2: Leading Lines
Leading lines are lines within an image that lead the eye to another point in the image. Anything with a definite line can be a leading line: Fences, bridges, even a shoreline can lead the eye. I am a big fan of a good leading line!
Tip 3: Cropping
They always say that you want to get your composition right when you take your image….However, if you didn’t get what you wanted when you took the photo, cropping allows you to recompose your images afterwards for maximum impact.
Tip 4: Point of View
Point of view’ refers to the position of your camera when viewing a scene. Playing with the POV can give you instant interest in an image. Shooting from up high or from the ground gives a unique viewpoint and instantly creates a story!
Tip 5: Horizon Line
Placing the horizon high in the frame accentuates all of your details in the front of the image and enhances the sense of distance. I love this for a moodier or introspective shot! And, Horizons placed very low in the frame accentuate the subjects on the horizon. For instance, I almost always place a horizon very low if I want to draw attention to someone or something near my horizon line. (Think a sunset, a rainbow, or even athletes on a sports sideline. :))
Now, tell me what you would like to see in our Photo 101 feature, y’all!! I would love to know! Just leave me a message in the comments! Happy Thursday! XOXO Narci
I remember where I was when I learned the rule of thirds!! How strange is that? Right?
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These posts are always super helpful! Thanks for sharing!!
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I just put the grid on my iPhone this week! Amazing how that changes the perspective! Thanks for the tips!
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GREAT TIPS! I still think you’re most helpful one to date is “clean off your camera phone lens”. SERIOUSLY!!!!!!!!
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hi there, is there any way you can make your blog pictures larger? i love reading your blog but reading blogs is so much more interesting and enjoyable when they pictures aren’t so small. Just an idea. Thanks!
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Hi, Jen! Can you let me know how you are viewing the blog (tablet, iphone, desktop). Everything shows up great on my phone and computer, but I want to make sure it looks great for all my readers! Thank you! XOXO N
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I view blogs with my desktop (mac)! Friday favorite look awesome, today! 🙂 have a great weekend!
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Love these tips! These Photo 101 posts are so helpful…can’t wait to use these tips in my classroom & with my niece and nephews! 🙂
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Would love to hear about how you edit your pictures!!
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