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Course by Mina Barrio

COMPOSITION
DRAWINGS
Here are the composition drawings that I explain in the lesson. As well as format
information, rules and advice.
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FORMATS

• Horizontal format
• Recommended vertical format
• Recommended square format

THE RULE OF THIRDS

Take a look at one of your photos and imagine

dividing it into three imaginary thirds, both
horizontally and vertically. The image will be
divided into 9 equal parts. The four points where
these lines cross each other, define our photo’s
focal point or points.
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THE RULE OF THIRDS

We steer the spectator's gaze, create

balance and depth
Attractive and impressive compositions
The distribution of space and elements in the
Using the rule of thirds you’ll be able to give
image, makes our photo more interesting.
your photos a feeling of depth and you’ll
This way you break the norm of placing your
create more balance, guiding the eye of the
main subject or element right in the center of
spectator directly to the main focal point.
the frame.
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TIPS

You can also play with other types of

compositions:
• An organized composition, aligned
objects.
• An unorganized composition, controlled
chaos, filling the whole frame.
• Compose with an odd number of objects.
• Leave negative space. Compositions with
blank space.
• A symmetrical and balanced composition.