Common photography composition methods

The equipment of Shenzhen photographers is becoming more and more advanced, which can largely make up for their lack of experience in aperture, shutter speed, etc. However, no matter how advanced the machine is, if you don't know how to compose, the pictures you take will be extremely poor. That is to say, for any photographer, other skills can be quickly acquired, but composition can only be gradually explored. For general beginners in photography, it is very important to master the following conventional composition methods: 1. Golden Section Composition —— This form of composition assumes that the length and width of the picture are divided into three equal parts, and the intersecting points are connected with straight lines to form a "well" shape. The subject is not located in the center of the picture, but placed on the intersection points of the vertical and horizontal lines forming the well shape. The whole picture appears both dignified and not stiff, and the main subject stands out particularly. 2. Equilateral Triangle Composition —— The triangle in composition has always been a relatively stable form. Using equilateral triangle composition, besides giving a strong and calm feeling on the picture, it also has good highlighting effect in terms of expressiveness. For scenes that need to express a certain atmosphere, equilateral triangle composition can be said to be one of the most appropriate forms. 3. Inverted Triangle Composition —— Opposite to the stability of the equilateral triangle composition, inverted triangle composition has a dynamic vitality. It gives people a sense of brightness and dynamism. However, it should be noted that when composing, attention must be paid to the fact that there should be some different changes or comparisons on both sides, so as to break the absolute balance on both sides and make the picture more lively. 4. Oblique Triangle Composition —— This is a kind of composition between the equilateral triangle and the inverted triangle, and its expressiveness is also between the two. It can make the contrast between the main subject and the auxiliary background more distinct, and belongs to a relatively common composition method. 5. Vertical Composition —— Vertical composition is mainly used in shooting landscapes such as high mountains, buildings, waterfalls, etc. Its entire picture is mainly composed of vertical lines, which can present the photographed objects as majestic and full of momentum. 6. Diagonal Composition —— Diagonal composition can express the dynamic sense of object movement and change, making the picture produce a sense of motion. The degree of motion is related to the angle; the larger the angle, the stronger the forward motion. However, the angle should not exceed 45 degrees, otherwise a downward tilting sensation will occur. 7. Horizontal Composition —— This composition often gives people a sense of tranquility and comfort, and when used to depict natural scenery, it makes the scenery appear even more vast and boundless. The landscape in horizontally composed photographs appears quiet and steady, highlighting a sense of peace. 8. Curved Composition —— Compared with other composition methods, the lines in curved composition are the most beautiful and have the strongest感染力. Using curved composition can enhance the beauty of the photographed scenery, making it more charming. 9. Progressive Composition —— Progressive composition is mainly used in scenes such as roads, utilizing a gradual transition technique to produce a stronger visual effect. A winding road is often used in progressive composition to create a good visual effect. Of course, there is much more to talk about regarding composition. Many photography masters have deep insights and understandings about composition, which also requires learning and comprehension.