Composition

• Composition is an art of arranging objects and forms in

a harmonious way within the four walls of the picture
area to create an impact.
• Art of arranging primary subject, secondary subject,
surroundings, fore-ground and background is called
composition.
• Art of putting all visual elements within frame is
known as composition.
• Composition is a process in which we compose a frame
and put the subject (s) at desired and attractive place.
 Types of Composition
Symmetry Composition-
Symmetrical
compositions are said
to signify solidity,
stability, and strength;
they are also effective
for organizing images
containing elaborate
detail.
 Radial Composition
• Radial Compositions are
those in which key
elements spread
outward from the
middle of the frame.
This imparts a lively
feeling, even if subjects
are static.
 Diagonal Composition
• In such composition,
diagonal lines lead
the eye from one
part of an image to
another and impart
more energy than
horizontals.
 Portrait format
• In this composition we
compose our frame
vertically. It emphasize
subject strength and
always used to show
heights.
 Landscape Format
• In this frame we
compose our frame to
emphasize width. It is
mainly used to
compose subjects
with surroundings.
 Overlapping Composition
• In such composition,
overlapping subject
elements not only
indicate increasing
depth perspective, they
also invite the viewer to
observe subject
contrast.
Rule of Space
• In portrait, leave
more space towards
the side in which
the sitter is looking.
• Keep more space in
the direction of
subject’s
movement.
 Rule of Thirds
According to this rule the
focus of interest must be
placed at the intersection
of lines that divide the
frame into thirds from
top to bottom and from
left to right.
 Rule of Odds
• Odd lines create more attention in frame.
• During group photography, odd line provide
best result.
Leading Lines
• We can drag the
attention of viewer by
using leading line. We
can also show depth
with lines. Vertical,
diagonal, horizontal,
and curve/zigzag lines
can be used for
purpose. Different line
gives different meaning.
 Cont…
• Frame should be well balanced and not to be
lop sided or top heavy.
• Remove all unnecessary details from frame.
• Background and foreground should be simple
and not disturbing.
• Avoid cropping any subjects from just middle.
• During composition of landscapes, always keep
horizon line either below or above the centre.
 Cont….
• Horizon line should be parallel to the base of
picture.
• What to capture and why? Think
• Simplify your frame
• We compose frame not camera
• Chose subject then surroundings
• Thousands rule of composition and no rule.