by Anand Chaudhuri | Jan 18, 2014 | Photo Composition
What could be more obvious than shape? We identify things by the way they look like most of the time. A kid can recognize her parent from a distance without even making out the facial details or caring about the color of the dress. Shapes play a key part in...
by Anand Chaudhuri | Jan 17, 2014 | Photo Composition
Knowing how to use diagonal lines in photo composition is a trick every beginner photographer should master. It is slightly more challenging than using vertical, horizontal or converging lines; hopefully this article will get you started. Consider the picture of the...
by Anand Chaudhuri | Jan 13, 2014 | Photo Composition
A strong visual element in one part of the picture cries out for attention. It is a powerful element but you have to balance it with another element in a different part of the frame. The eye constantly tries to relate the less powerful balance element with the more...
by Anand Chaudhuri | Jan 1, 2014 | Photo Composition
Converging Lines in Photographic Composition In my view, the still photographer has 2 simple challenges – to overcome the boundaries of space and to overcome the boundaries of time. In this series we explore ways of at least creating an illusion of breaking free...
by Anand Chaudhuri | Dec 31, 2013 | Photo Composition
One of the reasons for learning rules of composition is that when used effectively those help to create a sense of mood in the mind of the viewer. It is important to learn how to use horizontal lines in photo composition since horizontal lines evoke a feeling of...
by Anand Chaudhuri | Dec 29, 2013 | Photo Composition
Vertical lines give a sense of strength and grandeur. Knowing how to use vertical lines in photo composition is an important topic in beginner photography. A lot of times they have been used effectively in photographic archaeological sites, tall buildings etc. While...
by Anand Chaudhuri | Dec 28, 2013 | Photo Composition
One of the easiest rule in photo composition is also one of the easiest to learn and apply – it is the Rule of Third or the Golden Rule. But why the Rule of Third is the Golden Rule of Photo Composition? Because almost always, when this rule is followed, the...
by Anand Chaudhuri | Dec 27, 2013 | Photo Composition
Before you think about the role of composition, think about the role of grammar in writing an article. It provides a structure for expressing yourself but in itself does nothing to make the article worthy of reading. Nobody remembers a story because it was written...
