What Are The Rules Of Composition? (And Which Do I Use?)
The rules of composition are not rules. The rules of composition are guidelines, ideas, things that we can use to help us. But you need to know what the rules of composition are so you know which rules you are going to use, if any. You don’t have to use the rules of composition, and you will never use all of them. Certainly not in the same photo, but you will see why, so don’t worry. Find the ones that work for you, and they can help you get better compositions. And better compositions make better photos.
So, if you want to learn how to create better compositions, listen on.
In this episode, I tell you
What are the rules of composition?A big long list of the rules.Why they aren’t really rules.Why the rule of thirds is so important.What rules do I use?Some things that you can do – yes, you, dear listenerI also tell you
What if you use a phone to take photosWhat I doHow you can ask me a questionAnd a little bit about me.All explained in plain English, without the irrelevant detail, in (much) less than 27 (ish) minutes!
What is not to love? How utterly splendid!
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Thanks very much for listening
Cheers from me Rick
Photography Explained Podcast
Photography explained in plain English in less than 27(ish) minutes without the irrelevant detail—yes photography stuff explained by me, a photographer, for photographers. If you want me to answer your question, head to my Photography Explained Podcast website. In my podcast, I explain one photographic thing per episode, giving you just enough information to help you understand it so it helps you with your photography without going into endless amounts of irrelevant detail. All in less than 27(ish) minutes. I am a photographer based in the UK and specialise in architectural, construction and real estate photography, as well as teaching photography.
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