I read an article from a photography help site that was about simple things someone can do with their pictures to make them look professional. This article was about the "Rule of Thirds" that can be applied to any camera or used by anyone no matter what skill level. The basic concept is to imagine a three-by-three "tic-tac-toe" grid in the viewfinder of the camera, and line up the subject with one of the lines, making sure to keep it away from the center of the shot. With less obvious subjects like landscapes, especially those with horizons, the same rules apply by simply placing the horizon on one of the grid lines. One method the author Phil Pivnick suggests for learning the grid method is to analyze pictures, either professional or just ones that you like, by drawing the grid on them to visualize how the method works. The "Rule of Thirds" works well for novice photographers, because it is a simple way to improve the appearance of casual pictures and make candid moments become actually pleasant to look at. I found this article very interesting and even helpful for myself, because I enjoy taking pictures very much but have never known any ways to improve them without upgrading equipment or taking classes and such. Now that I am aware of it I will be conscious of this method every time I use a camera, and I believe will enjoy taking pictures much more. I would definitely recommend this article to anyone who is interested in a quick fix for their photography skills.
Link: Photography Rule of Thirds
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I wonder how well that technique works. It just seems so simple. But who am I to judge? I guess I will just have to go and give it a try. I am curious what you would do for a close up shot. If your subject is large enough to fit on both lines, do you center it or not? One way to find out. To the camera!
This is something I've never really thought about before. It seems like a really simple method, easy to use for beginner photographers. I'm right there with you - I take lots of pictures too, but also never know how to make them more 'professional' looking. Maybe if everyone used this rule, Facebok photo albums would be a lot nicer to look at!
There was a time when I was really interested in photography, particularly scenic photography. With the rule of thirds, I may have actually been good at taking pictures. Its interesting that such a little trick can make a photo that much better.
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