Composition - Creating Visual Harmony
Composition simply is: creating a sense of
order of the elements within the
photo.
You can create effective composition by involving simplicity,
balance, space, and blending of colour and tone to grab the
viewer's eye.
Composition can be dynamic or placid, depending on the
message you want to portray. Complementary visual
elements will work together and strengthen each other while discord
can also lend strength to a photo by evoking emotion and strong
feelings.
Often a simple composition works best; a useful cliché to
remember is 'less is more'.
Use your imagination to creatively compose your picture.
The compositional aspects outlined here may need further
exploring to fully appreciate the importance of them and the most
important role they play in creating a good photo;
explore the understanding of composition elements in further
articles.
