The Rule Of Thirds is one of the most popular rules in photography. It is a great way to produce an eye-pleasing photo. Basically, you divide the frame into thirds both horizontally and vertically creating nine boxes. Many cameras offer a grid setting to help you accomplish this. You then place the important aspects of your subject along these lines or in the intersections where the lines meet.
When photographing a subject with a great view in the background, placing your subject off center is a great way to capture it all. This is very useful when photographing the family on the beach or in front of a waterfall.
Other ways to make your photographs interesting is to take them at different angles. Get creative with your photographs. Not only is it fun, but the results will be impressive. In a previous article, I mentioned how important it is to move in closer to your subject. This is a great way to photograph loved ones, especially children. I love moving in close to my kids faces. When I look back on photos from years past, it is great to see the details of their cute little baby faces up close, rather than having to squint!
Get on the ground! Photograph your subject from below. This is a great way to photograph lighthouses up close. You can do this in many different ways. My favorite is to take photos of my kids up in trees while I’m standing or sitting on the ground.
Get a good profile shot. When you do this, give your subject some space to look into. This seems to give the viewer some peace with the photo. In a sense, they are seeing what the subject is looking at.
A great way to take a group photo is from above. It may be a bit tricky, but if you have the chance, I say jump at it!
Have a lot of fun with your photography. That is the most important part of any hobby. Get creative, after all rules are meant to be broken!
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