This document discusses the basic rules of composition that make for a good photograph. It lists 13 elements of good composition including using the rule of thirds, simplicity, lines, shapes and forms, symmetry or asymmetry, color schemes, contrast, and framing. The rule of thirds involves placing subjects near the intersection points of an imaginary three-by-three grid overlaid on the frame to make photos more visually interesting. Other tips include using lines, diagonals and curves to direct the eye; positive and negative space; repetition; contrast; informal balance; and leaving space in front of a subject to imply movement.

1. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE
BETWEEN A GOOD AND A BAD
PHOTOGRAPH/FRAME?
What makes a picture attractive is
the usage of certain techniques
which make an immediate impact
on the viewer.
These are Basic rules of
composition

2. Elements of good
composition:
2. rule of the thirds
3. simplicity
4. use shape and form
5. sweeping curves
6. use lines
7. positive and negative space
8. symmetry or asymmetry
9. shadows and reflections
10.frame
11.color scheme
12.contrast
13.Usage of appropriate camera angle

3. The first and foremost
• Identify a subject
Which means identify
a point of interest
• Make it simple .
most visual attention
can be created by
looking for ways to
give visual simplicity

4. Basic rules to get a good
photograph
• Use lines
Implied lines hold the
picture together. Use
lines in photographs to
focus attention.
• Use diagonals to
generate motion, energy
• Repetition
…….collection
• Use S curves

6. Basic rules to get a good
photograph
• Use of foreground
and background
• Positive and negative
space
• Repetition
…….collection
• Use S curves

8. Basic rules to get a good
photograph
• Use contrast
The eye will always
go to the lightest and
brightest colors. Use
contrast to identify
subject/purpose

9. Basic rules to get a good
photograph
• Use good informal
balance .
Symmetric vs
asymmetric balance

10. • Use colors
• Warm and cool

11. Warm tone

12. Basic rules to get a good
photograph
Use of foreground
A "frame" in a photograph
is something in the
foreground that leads you
into the picture or gives
you a sense of where the
viewer is. Framing can
usually improve a picture.
The "frame" doesn’t need
to be sharply focused

14. Basic rules to get a good
photograph
• The visual "center" of a picture is not the "bull's eye center", but the
intersection of vertical and horizontal thirds. Use thirds.
• Use concept of lead room
When the subject is capable of movement, such as an animal or
person, it is best to leave space in front of the subject so it
appears to be moving into, rather than out of, the photograph.
• Avoid mergers—plants sticking out of people's heads, telephone
poles "rising" from shoulders, etc.

15. The big rule
• Rule of Thirds

16. Rule of Thirds
• The Rule of Thirds is based on the fact
that the human eye is naturally drawn to a
point about two-thirds up a page.
• the main subjects should be located
around one of the intersection points
rather than in the center of the image

18. Why the thirds ?
• aligning a photograph with these points
creates more energy and interest in the
photo
• The application of the rule of thirds to
photographs is considered by many to
make them more aesthetically pleasing
and professional-looking

19. EXTRAS
• Texture
• Pattern
• Shapes

20. Good depth and good angle

22. Less depth , b/g blurred