Are you having difficulty getting that shot that you've always wanted? Well, this article will show you how to take better photos fast! Simply follow these tips and experiment.
You'll quickly start seeing an improvement.
Taking good pictures is not hard at all.
Making a photo look "pleasant" or interesting to view is really very simple.
The hard part of photography is taking photos that stand out, photos that have strong messages and concepts.
This article will, however, focus on composition first - a foundational skill necessary to make more "artsy" photos great.
There are many compositional skills out there.
The key is to practice these techniques and mix them with others.
Below are five common and easy to use techniques.
1.
Keep the main subject out of the center 2.
Leave head space for the subject - if the subject is looking to the left, leave space on the left.
3.
Use lines to add more visual impact and lead the viewers eyes to the subject.
4.
Keep the photo simple.
Don't over complicate it 5.
Try different points of view - higher above the subject, below, etc These are all five very easy and effective compositional techniques.
Experiment with these and try mixing some of these together in shots.
For starters, a major mistake many beginners make has to do with the subject.
Many beginners have too many subjects.
A simple trick is to focus on one subject only.
Don't take a picture of five ducks, just concentrate on one.
When you master the simplicity of shooting a single subject, then start taking more complex shots.