How to Frame a Shot
The best photographs "frame" the subject so that the viewer's attention focuses exactly where you, the photographer, want it.
- Difficulty:
- Moderate
Instructions
Things You'll Need
- Camera Bags
- Camera Flashes
- Camera Lens Caps
- Camera Straps
- Cameras
- Film
- Tripods
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Choose a subject and get as close to it as possible.
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Opt for simple backgrounds without distracting elements.
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Position the subject off-center to add perspective.
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Include the foreground when photographing landscapes in order to add depth.
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Use both implicit lines, such as a row of trees, and explicit lines, such as electrical wires, to draw attention to the subject.
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Tips & Warnings
Adjust your camera settings before beginning to shoot.
Hold steady or use a camera tripod to avoid blur.
Select the right film and lens for your subject.
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Comments
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mourgos
Jun 26, 2008
When composing, be SAFE: Shutter, Aperture, Focus, Exposure. -
mourgos
Jun 26, 2008
When composing, be SAFE: Shutter, Aperture, Focus, Exposure.
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Nov 22, 2005
To get precise and sharp focus when using a zoom lens; zoom in tight, focus and then zoom back out to where you want to frame the picture and you will
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Nov 22, 2005
The focus of the picture often looks best if it is not completely centered. Some photographers recommend envisioning a "tic tac toe" pattern over the whole shot and focusing the subject in one of the "intersections" between those lines.
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Nov 22, 2005
The focus of the picture often looks best if it is not completely centered. Some photographers recommend envisioning a "tic tac toe" pattern over the whole shot and focusing the subject in one of the "intersections" between those lines.
