Photo tip - Composition

When you photograph something do you ever think about composition, or do you try and include alot of things in the frame to get your message across?

In order to communicate something to your viewer you need to ensure that your subject matter is dominant and that your composition complements what you are trying to communicate.

You need to allow your viewer to explore your image without complicating the overall point you are trying to communicate and decreasing the importance of your subject.

Next time you photograph something stop and look at the overall composition, avoid placing the main subject in the centre of the image and try and use the whole frame in your composition.

✗ ♥

Comments

  1. Vic18 January 2010 at 02:30

    *sits up straighter in chair*

    "Yes Miss Cathie!"

    ;)

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  2. Kate18 January 2010 at 02:31

    Wonderful tip! Thanks Cathie. Your little man looks like he is getting taller and skinnier. XX

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  3. Alicia18 January 2010 at 02:46

    Such a great photo to illustrate your point- just beautiful. Thanks for stopping by my blog- I am feeling like such an unproductive baker after looking through your beautiful images! Yum!

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  4. Rita18 January 2010 at 02:53

    Thank you so much! My goal is to try to take better photos; I will keep your tip in mind.
    Rita

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  5. Kellyansapansa18 January 2010 at 03:10

    I've given up taking the photos in our family and leave it to the "expert" now!

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  6. Sarah18 January 2010 at 04:02

    Brilliantly put! Gorgeous photo makes a lovely change from my wintery view!

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  7. SE'LAH...18 January 2010 at 08:11

    this image is beautiful. thanks for sharing.

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  8. Corinne (aka Rinny of Arabia)18 January 2010 at 12:22

    Am so happy to have discovered your blog! It's gorgeous!

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  9. Chasing Purple Dreams18 January 2010 at 12:58

    Thanks Cathie,
    I love your photo tip posts. Playing with composition is my favorite part of photography. I am just starting to branch out and focus on tools beyond composition, which is satisfying too (I have always felt guilty about not making the most of my beloved camera, but I am starting to remedy that).
    Which reminds me I should get off the computer and get out and take a few shots in this early morning light! I have some challenging paintings to reshoot for my soon to be Etsy shop, dark backgrounds and shiny surfaces ARGHHHH.
    I am looking forward to your next tip.
    Kylie

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  10. Pam18 January 2010 at 13:32

    Thanks for the great tips and advice Cathie.
    The pic looks great too!

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  11. Leonie Guld18 January 2010 at 14:47

    Oh....I am notorious for putting my focus point in the centre of my shot!!! Hey...I haven't told you....I booked in for a photography course this year, it starts in april...I cannot WAIT!!

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  12. Craftiness NOW18 January 2010 at 17:43

    thanks, cathie, good advice indeed. and thanks for stopping by my blog, i'll keep this tip in mind!

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  13. Duchess of Tea18 January 2010 at 19:26

    Cathie darling as always you have posted simple yet an informative post. Thanks darling, you truly are a good friend. I will remember this next time I am about to click.

    Love & Hugs
    Duchess

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  14. Liesl18 January 2010 at 21:53

    What a beautiful photo, Cathie. I am a novice photographer so its lovely to learn tips like this. (I have just worked out that my little point-and-click camera has guides on it, so I can learn to avoid sticking the subject smack bang in the middle of a photo. I need all the help I can get!)

    Liesl x

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  15. SweetThingsTO19 January 2010 at 06:50

    I love all your photo tips - thank you Cathie!!

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  16. Cat26 January 2010 at 19:10

    I love your photo tips too, thanks! Do you have any tips on the camera itself Cathie? I have a cute little digital number which is very outdated so am looking to buy a new one soon. xo

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