How to Create a Better Photo by Lydia https://padlet.com/lovelax/betterphoto By: Lydia R. en-us 2014-10-28 15:44:53 UTC 2025-12-02 19:35:59 UTC hello@padlet.com http://d20uo2axdbh83k.cloudfront.net/20141030/ec41e451856bec554c0fc89321faa45b/imgres.jpg The Rule of Thirds  lovelax https://padlet.com/lovelax/betterphoto/wish/38866418 Divide your photo into 3 parts horizontally and 3 parts vertically then try to get the subject/main point of your photo in one of the thirds or on the lines that divide the sections.

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]]> 2014-10-28 16:02:54 UTC https://padlet.com/lovelax/betterphoto/wish/38869716 Balancing Elements  lovelax https://padlet.com/lovelax/betterphoto/wish/38870009 Make your subject off- center and instead of leaving an empty area make sure there is something else that balances your main point.

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]]> 2014-10-28 16:05:42 UTC https://padlet.com/lovelax/betterphoto/wish/38870396 Leading Lines  lovelax https://padlet.com/lovelax/betterphoto/wish/38871471 Having lines in your photo can guide you viewers eye to the main point or it can help draw in your viewer.

]]> 2014-10-28 16:09:51 UTC https://padlet.com/lovelax/betterphoto/wish/38871471 Symetry and Patterns  lovelax https://padlet.com/lovelax/betterphoto/wish/38874195 Symmetry and patterns, especially where they aren't expected, can be very refreshing and will help go towards a better photo.

]]> 2014-10-28 16:20:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lovelax/betterphoto/wish/38874195 Viewpoint lovelax https://padlet.com/lovelax/betterphoto/wish/38875498 Having a different viewpoint can help convey your message more clearly.

]]> 2014-10-28 16:26:30 UTC https://padlet.com/lovelax/betterphoto/wish/38875498 Background  lovelax https://padlet.com/lovelax/betterphoto/wish/38876167 Make sure your photo doesn't blend into the background. You want the subject of the photo to be the main point.

]]> 2014-10-28 16:29:28 UTC https://padlet.com/lovelax/betterphoto/wish/38876167 Depth lovelax https://padlet.com/lovelax/betterphoto/wish/39101295 You want to add depth to your photo by adding things into the foreground or the background.

]]> 2014-10-30 00:11:28 UTC https://padlet.com/lovelax/betterphoto/wish/39101295 Framing lovelax https://padlet.com/lovelax/betterphoto/wish/39101505 To draw attention to your main point add frames that are already there such as trees or buildings.

]]> 2014-10-30 00:13:45 UTC https://padlet.com/lovelax/betterphoto/wish/39101505 Cropping lovelax https://padlet.com/lovelax/betterphoto/wish/39101602 Sometimes taking away the background or minimizing it can help the viewer focus on what the subject of the photo.

]]> 2014-10-30 00:16:08 UTC https://padlet.com/lovelax/betterphoto/wish/39101602 Experimentation   lovelax https://padlet.com/lovelax/betterphoto/wish/39101669 Even if a photo you want to take doesn't follow any of these tips try it out anyway because you never know how it might turn out.

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]]> 2014-10-30 01:17:42 UTC https://padlet.com/lovelax/betterphoto/wish/39106127 Photo Credits: lovelax https://padlet.com/lovelax/betterphoto/wish/39106737 Lydia Rice

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