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February 20, 2010

Photography Tip on using the 1/3 rule

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Written by: Lawrence

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After reading 5 or so photography books, you hear the 1/3 rule. If you haven’t you are reading the wrong photography books. Nevertheless, if you don’t know now you know. I use this rule 90% of the time. You ask why? Well this rule allows you to clearly identify the subject in your photograph. The key to a good photograph is to provide a clear message through your subject and your background. The  best way to identify the subject is to ensure that it is a 1/3 of the frame.

p.s. Most prosumer grade digital SLR cameras have an option to turn on grids on the viewfinder. I have to say from my own personal experience is great to help visualize a 1/3 of the frame.





About the Author

Lawrence
As a weekend photographer, I found myself with limited time and limited resources in terms of expanding my photographic ability due to my career. Like many weekend photography warriors, there are only 2 hours on the weekdays and maybe 8 hours or so total on the weekend to learn and grow. These time constraints is what motivated me into creating this online photography resource. I needed a photography hub where all the information I referred to is stored in one easy to navigate online location. I see this more of my online repository of photography information gathered through time. I am very proud of the success of my blog offering of "Photographer Interview Series". You will read in-depth interviews from the photography world's famous photographers. Names like David Tejada, Nick Onken, Michael Grecco and David Bean to name a few. The interview series has also expanded to include weekend photographers and now wedding photographers with the similar goal of learning from each other. My goal is to evolve this site to be the premier go to resource for photographer interviews and equipment reviews.




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