Do you ever wonder why some people just have a natural ability to take AMAZING photos? Is it natural or is it learned? Maybe it's a bit of both.
If you have a creative soul, I think it most likely comes natural - you see things creatively and thus take beautiful pictures as the camera lens is an extension of how you see the world.
I think I'm a bit of both! I can envision how I would like a photo to look, I take the shot (or in my case many, many shots). Then rely on my editing abilities to bring the image to life. In the editing room, it's easy to move your photo around to create the lines and symmetry you need for an eye-pleasing photo, it only takes a few minutes and you'll be glad you did!
If you don't have a creative bone in your body, or need a gentle reminder, I found this video with some simple tips from Steve McCurry that will help you to take AMAZING photos!
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Composition Tips with Award Winning Photographer Steve McCurry
The 10 tips he outlined are pictured below so you can check back on this post for reference.
#1 Rule of Thirds
Photograph by Steve McCurry
#2 Leading Lines
use natural lines to lead the eye
Photograph by Steve McCurry
#3 Diagonals
Photograph by Steve McCurry
#4 Framing
use natural frames like windows and doors
Photograph by Steve McCurry
#5 Figure to Ground
Find contrast between subject and background
Photograph by Steve McCurry
#6 Fill the Frame
get close to your subjects
Photograph by Steve McCurry
#7 Center Dominant Eye
It gives the impression the eyes follow you
Photograph by Steve McCurry
#8 Patterns and Repetition
Patterns are aesthetically pleasing but look best when interrupted
Photograph by Steve McCurry
#9 Symmetry
always pleasing to the eye
Photograph by Steve McCurry
#10 Rules were meant to be broken.
Enjoy yourself and photograph in you own way and style.
Enjoy yourself and photograph in you own way and style.
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