9 basic rules of composition in photography

As you know, it is not easy to capture a beautiful photo. In addition to having the basic knowledge of speech, speed, ISO, metering, ... Photographers also need to know the rules for arranging a reasonable layout for a photo, which is an extreme thing. important.

As you know, it is not easy to capture a beautiful photo. In addition to having the basic knowledge of speech, speed, ISO, metering, . Photographers also need to know the rules for arranging a reasonable layout for a photo, which is an extreme thing. important.

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Famous American photographer, Steve McCurry made a video of his experience sharing nine layout rules to make the photo more impressive. And according to him, every rule can be broken, so every advice on layout is for reference only.

Here are 9 rules that McCurry mentions in the video:

  1. Rule 1/3 : Perhaps this is a common rule - use 2 horizontal lines and 2 vertical lines to divide the image into 9 parts and place the subject in the intersection points to attract and make more photos harmony
  2. Use paths : Help direct the eye of the viewer to the subject, highlighting the subject
  3. Diagonal : Help the photo come alive
  4. Framed : Use natural frames like windows to make the photo more impressive
  5. Use the contrast between the subject and the background
  6. Cover the image with the subject to highlight the subject
  7. Used in portrait photography : placing an eye at the center of the image will make the image balanced
  8. Repeating the details will make the image more impressive
  9. Symmetry : in many cases symmetrically dividing a picture will make the image impress the viewer


Video by Steve McCurry

About the photographer Steve McCurry : Steve McCurry is an American photographer born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is a great icon in photography over the past 30 years. McCurry has received the most prestigious awards in photography, including the Robert Capa gold medal, the National Press Photographers award, and four first prizes in the World Press Photo contest, something no one has ever done.
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