Keys to Compositon

Keys to Composition:

Distinguish ONE important center of interest.

The principle subject of any photo should

command at least 25% of your photo. If your

subject is a person, the percentage should be

higher - 50% or more of the total scene.

Everything in your picture MUST have a good

reason to be there. Concentrate on the subject

of your photo and eliminate all distracting

and unnecessary elements.

How can you eliminate the things you don’t

want in a picture? By shifting angles, moving

closer, or using your telephoto to exclude the

things you don’t want in your shot.

When taking photos indoors, take a quick

glance around. Remove any clutter that could

show up in the picture.

Break the habit of positioning your subject in

the center of every shot.

Consider whether your photo will look best

horizontally or vertically. Try varying

horizontal and vertical shots according to the

impression you’re aiming to capture. Portraits

generally look best vertically. Group shots are

best horizontally.

Your chances of a winning shot increase with

the number of photos you take. take several

shots, vertically and horizontally. Decide

which looks best later.

Don’t be afraid to try shooting at different

angles! They can really add something special

to a photo!