Hi guys,
Few of our amateur photog friends had concerns about composition and the right proportions in photographs. Well there are a few written rules and few that you need to break.
Without getting too deep into the subject one should be aware of the rule of thirds. Read the article that deals with the subject in simple analogies.
When looking at an image you will be able to differentiate the “negative space” vs “positive space”. Generally the negative space refers to the space around you subject and positive space is your subject. These spaces are always intertwined and need to compliment each other. Compose your images with a focus in mind. See what you are trying to say with the picture and what your audience should focus on. Sometimes having a simple image with less distraction is much more effective than cramming an image full of focal points that can’t convey the message. Find a focus in your image where you want the eye to wander, and allow the negative space to aid.
Below are two images of Niki to demonstrate that negative space can be very helpful in bringing ones attention to the subject no matter how small it is or wether it follows the rule of thirds. Hope that helps a little, and I strongly encourage you to practise, practise, practise. So before you take your point and shoot or dslrs out, give it a thought of what it is that you are trying to say by the image, compose your shot, look for a focal point, and snap away.
