9 rules of a brilliant snapshot

9 rules of a brilliant snapshot

Categories: Photo School

No one knows the recipe for a masterpiece, but there are rules that will bring you closer to it. It was about them that Steve McCurry, a recognized genius of National Geographic and the author of the picture "Afghan Girl", told. Using the example of his works, he showed that, observing the basic principles of composition, anyone is able to get a beautiful photo.

We publish 9 tips, thanks to which you can significantly improve your skills.

9 rules of a brilliant snapshot

9 rules of a brilliant snapshot

Place important parts of the composition along the lines, and most importantly-at their intersection.

9 rules of a brilliant snapshot

9 rules of a brilliant snapshot

9 rules of a brilliant snapshot

9 rules of a brilliant snapshot

Use natural lines to focus the viewer's attention.

9 rules of a brilliant snapshot

9 rules of a brilliant snapshot

Correctly selected lines give dynamism.

9 rules of a brilliant snapshot

9 rules of a brilliant snapshot

Use natural frames, such as windows and doors.

9 rules of a brilliant snapshot

9 rules of a brilliant snapshot

Find the contrast between the subject and the background.

9 rules of a brilliant snapshot

9 rules of a brilliant snapshot

Come closer to the person you are shooting.

9 rules of a brilliant snapshot

9 rules of a brilliant snapshot

Place the right or left eye in the center of the composition. This gives greater expressiveness to the look of the viewer.

9 rules of a brilliant snapshot

9 rules of a brilliant snapshot

The patterns are nice to look at, but it's even better when the photographer interrupts these repetitions by adding an object for contrast.

9 rules of a brilliant snapshot

9 rules of a brilliant snapshot

9 rules of a brilliant snapshot

The harmony of the two halves is pleasant to the eyes.

Keywords: Photography | National Geographic | Pictures | Photo school | Rules | Brilliant

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