Compose Yourself
Building on last month’s article about contrast, lighting and composition in newsprint photography, here are some tips for achieving a natural, lively composition:
•Vary height as well as size, shape and color.
•Overlap strong geometrical shapes and rotate similar shapes so they don’t all face the same way.
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Add props to large bare surfaces or move items closer to the camera.
•Mixed items (like a family playing or a salad) should look mixed, not placed.
•Generally, close-ups are more interesting.
Source: Becoming a Food Photo Critic: Inspiration, Creativity, Innovation
International Association of Culinary Professionals
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Follow the rule of thirds for a dynamic, interesting composition.
–As you look through the camera, imagine a tick-tack-toe
grid over the view.
–Place the subject at one of the four line intersections.
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Source: Making Your Images Sing
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