Understanding framing and composition is one of the key areas that photographers and filmmakers need to know. Make sure you’ve mastered these seven fundamentals before your next shoot.
It doesn’t matter what kind of photography you do; How you frame and compose your shot will be the difference between the success or failure of your work. A good grasp of what works in the frame is something you need to learn and master if you want to create powerful images. There’s really no shortcut to this, as it’s something that can’t be easily fixed in post-production. Luckily for us, the basics of composition and framing were worked on by the team at B&HOUSE and well worth a look.
Videos include elements like paths, balanced subjects, symmetry, depth of field, distracting elements, creative framing, and the rule of thirds. All of these concepts are thoroughly explained and include visual examples of how to use them. I like the example of framing within a frame, because it’s a great way to draw the viewer’s eye to where you want them to go. While this video is more geared towards filmmakers, the ideas in it are also valuable to us photographers. By adding these composition fundamentals to your arsenal, you’ll find that your images are stronger and easier to see.
Have you followed these rules of composition? Do you think any ideas have been missed on the list? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below.
