Create Better Photos: Where to Place the Person

A while back you learned one way to create better photos is to use the Rule of Thirds. This rule suggests placing a subject to one side of the image instead of right smack dab in the middle.  So, where do you place the person?

The rule is to give the person “room to breathe.”  If they are facing toward the right, place them on the left side of the photo.  If they are facing toward the left, then place them on the right side. 

Take a look at these two placements of RJ.  In the first photo, there is a sense of relaxed space within the frame for him to breathe and an area in which to look.  In the second photo he seems pressed up against the frame and there is sense of tension. 

   



Of course rules can be broken.  Try out various placements with your photos.  See which you like better!

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A Special Way to Brighten Your Day! ~ Orange

In the Fall, we see many things that are
ORANGE, YELLOW and BROWN.

Some of these are fallen leaves, harvest and pumpkins!

 

Color can affect our moods.  Did you know that?  Let’s look at ORANGE.

Orange combines the energy of red and the happiness of yellow. It is associated with joy, sunshine, and the tropics. Orange represents enthusiasm, fascination, happiness, creativity, determination, attraction, success, encouragement, and stimulation.

To the human eye, orange is a very hot color, so it gives the sensation of heat. Nevertheless, orange is not as aggressive as red. Orange increases oxygen supply to the brain, produces an invigorating effect, and stimulates mental activity. It is highly accepted among young people. As a citrus color, orange is associated with healthy food and stimulates appetite. Orange is the color of fall and harvest. In heraldry, orange is symbolic of strength and endurance.

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A Special Way to Brighten Your Day ~ Green

What’s your favorite color?  Can you guess mine?

Color can affect our moods.  Did you know that?

For those of you, like me, who are drawn to green, here’s what researchers in the field of color psychology suggest:
Green has strong associations with nature, bringing to mind lush grass, trees and forests. It’s often described as a refreshing and tranquil color, having a calming affect reducing anxiety.

For more colorful Fine Art Images for your home or office, check out my galleries here: Fine Art Services

I am a Southern California based Portrait, Commercial and Fine Art Photographer who sees the world a bit differently.

You can view more of my work here > Donna Edman Photography.
If you’d like to book a session, I’d be honored > Contact Me.

Together, we can Capture YOUR Life, One Image at a Time!