The
2/3's Rule
What is 2/3's Rule? Ok, seriously it's not religiously
a rule, just a rule of thumb that I've always used. In my readings and
experience I've found that you have to leave some room for back and mood
setting material. You don't want the ENTIRE image to be of the subject,
you need some filler. Your eye can't focus on the entire image anyways.
Basically means to get
the subject out of the center of the picture.
People: Imagine your view finder
separated into thirds, and then try to position the models eyes
2/3 over from either side, and 2/3 up from the bottom (or top) of the
picture. It works exactly the same way whether you are shooting close in
to the face, or full length. Make sure you focus on them first before
moving away or you will get a picture of the wall. I've never done it before
I promise. ;-)
Scenery: Find your object of interest and make sure
you focus on it first. Very important to focus then move out from the object
and get other interesting features around it. This makes for an excellent
photo plus the surroundings.
