Photographic composition

Photographic composition techniques are used to set up the elements of a picture. These are the techniques which resembles the way we humans normally see a view Some of the main techniques that are:

• Simplicity (photography)
• Symmetrical balance
• Asymmetrical balance
• Radial balance
• Rule of thirds
• Leading lines
• Golden ratio
• Framing (photography)
• Centered composition
• Diagonal triangles
• Rule of odds
• Rule of space
• Fill the Frame
• Patterns
• Textures

The composition techniques in photography are mere guidelines to help beginners capture eye-catching images. These provide a great starting point until an individual is able to outgrow them in capturing images through more advance techniques.

See also

• Composition (visual arts)

References

• OCCSB–issued documents
• Facilitator's Guide