Composition
Composition is an important part of photography. When taking photographs, consider artistic elements, such as line, shape and balance within the image.
Viewpoint
Changing angles and viewpoints when taking photographs creates different effects:
- Distance from the subject can change how much of the frame it fills, how its scale compares to its surroundings and how flat or deep the image will appear.
- A high angle can make the subject appear smaller or less important.
- A low angle can make the subject appear larger, more powerful or more dramatic.
Leading lines
The edges of buildings, windows and paving patterns can all create leading lines in street photography
Lines within a composition which lead the viewer鈥檚 eye to the focal point, or which create an illusion of distance. are a useful compositional tool.
A viewer's eye looks for lines and follows them from one end to the other. This effect is strong when different lines come together.
When capturing an image, look for straight lines and curves. Using these can To give special attention to something or suggest that it has extra importance key parts of the image and create a sense of depth and space.