“Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.” — Pablo Picasso
One of the photography blogs I follow on a regular basis is PictureCorrect – Photography Tips & Techniques
Recently PictureCorrect published an article by Rajib Mukherjee titled 5 Composition Techniques That Go Beyond the Rule of Thirds. Most advanced beginning photographers understand the concept that the subject should not, as a rule, be centered in the exact middle of the frame of a photograph. This generally does not create a good composition. Of course there are exceptions to every rule including this one.
The article addresses several other factors to consider when composing a photograph:
- The Rule of Odds
- The Rule of Space
- Simplification
- Symmetry
- Curved Lines
As part of the article there is a link to the YouTube video of Wayne Moran (below) who demonstrates some of the concepts. The video is less than 3:30 and provides inspiration for those who want to sharpen their photographic eye and elevate their photography skill set.
Happy snapping!