Blog 047 - What I learnt at photography school

What I learnt at photography school – Composition

"There are no rules for good photographs, there are only good photographs." - Ansel Adams

Have you ever wondered why some pictures with same subject generate awe whereas some remain in your personal album, unnoticed? Of many factors that make a good photograph, Composition is one of them.

Anand Sharan sir shared some tips and rules regarding composition. These were collected over time from different resources. I am putting these down for ready reference.

1. Background makes the picture.
2. Keep your picture simple and build it around a central theme.
   
3. Give importance to that which is important.
   
4. If movement is involved it should relate intelligently to the rest of the picture.
   
5. Hold the picture upside-down (If symmetry is involved).
   
6. Learn to shoot with your head and heart.
   
7. Try to have references to indicate size.