9 Composition Tips

Photographers use many rules to create images that hold the viewers attention. Taking a great photo takes practice. Some have the eye for making photos look great while other just need to know what to look for to help improve their skills. The composition of an image can really change our perceptions.

The main 10 Composition Tips are listed below. I have added light to make it 10. Without light there would be no photo.

1.     Rule of Thirds

2.     Leading Lines

3.     Diagonals

4.     Framing

5.     Contrast

6.     Fill the Frame

7.     Center Dominate Eye

8.     Patterns and Repetition

9.     Symmetry

10. Light

Afghan Girl, 1985. Steve McCurry (https://www.stevemccurry.com/)

Watch the video, 9 Composition Tips using Steve McCurry's images and jot down or draw what the video is telling you about each one. Light is not included in the video but watch how it plays a major role in each image. And download the worksheet for 9 Composition Tips. You may fill out the worksheet by downloading and submitting via google docs or print and take a photo of it.