Personally, I believe images and photo composition
can be just as important as the content on your blog. You have just a
few minutes to grab your reader’s attention and the image/images you
choose may very well be the game changer that keeps a reader on your
blog.
Rule of Thirds Photography
There are many composition rules and guides, but the
rule of thirds is the most basic and often the very first lesson when it comes to photography.
Here’s how it works:
Place the Subject/Focal Point in One of the Thirds of Your Image
This can happen in a variety of different spots in your image, including the:
- Top third
- Right third
- Left third
- Bottom third
The Photography Rule of Thirds is Everywhere
A person’s eye naturally goes to one of the thirds in the image. Look
at famous art work and you will see this time and time again. Take the
Mona Lisa for example. Her eyes (focal point) are in the top third of
the image. Had her eyes been in the center of the painting, it would not
have been as interesting and may have even felt a little awkward.
Take time today when you watch television or a movie. You will notice
that the subject is often placed in one of the thirds of the frame,
mainly the right or left third. Think of how boring if would be if the
main character was in the center of the frame the entire show.
It takes time to get used to placing your subject in one of the thirds
if you are used to centering them in the image. You may even hear some
remarks...
This is a lovely picture, but it would have been better if you had placed them in the center of the image.
But don't worry. Just explain to them that you are trying a new look on photography and they don't always have to be centered!
