The classic rules of photography

People often refer to "the classic rules of photography", "This next picture the classic rules … "Or" he / she broke all the classic rules … "Etc. But what are those rules" classic "Anyway? I gave some thought and came up with the following five rules, all for a long time and honor time, as you would expect when something is called classic. But nothing is set in cement and such rules have been violated with superb results over and over again. But they are also there for a reason, because it is likely to represent something more pleasant people mostly find most of time. Not everyone all the time. So what are these classic rules of photography:

Rule # 1: F / 8 and be there!

This is rule number one and has little to do with your camera and technical capacity, as is the case of the other four rules. Read this new rule, breathing and live it. As simple as it sounds, is the most important of all the rules of photography.

The part of f / 8 refers to an adjustment of the camera, or more either a lens aperture setting. It is a technical detail and not really important. But at the same time is what makes this rule so memorable.

Not bad advice with f / 8, is a fairly standard value and safe to use often if you want to be sure to get your subject in focus without much thought.

But the real value is that reduces all art and technology issues so complicated that a simple statement-letter one-number, f / 8 (f just read eight), the hidden message is: Forget technical aspects, focus on the subject. Simple and brilliant.

In my experience is mostly used in the context of spot news photography, where is certainly important to be on the field when something happens. But do not forget that in the context of life of ordinary people, peaceful landscape photos and even pictures for the family album. Whatever the picture you want to capture, you have to be first. You have to get up and leave, walk a little further, you lose sleep, what is needed so you can get with your camera.

A talented, but lazy photographer is not necessarily as successful as active, less talented one. Because you have be there.

Rule # 2 The Turning Point

A term coined by photography legend Henri Cartier-Bresson. A kind of time on the version of Rule 1. Together we call these two rules: "Being in the right place at the right time."

But there is more to this rule, just being there at the right time. You have to press the shutter button just at the crucial moment when all the elements of the photo (Perhaps including the photographer himself) suddenly come together in a split second. A blink of an eye and has gone again. The man jumping over the puddle has played again, the guy in the background has become the head out of the couple kissing and dying soldier had dropped flat.

It happens so fast that it is difficult for we see and react to before it is finished. But that is one of the great charms of photography. You can capture these moments and make them fleeing last forever – in printing. For Cartier-Bresson was somewhat intuitive. "Think before and after taking a photograph, although it is not doing."

photography Sports arguably has a lot of decisive moments, but in my book do not really count because it is just a game and not really a part of reality. Be Cartier-Bresson in his appointment book someone left with "nothing in the world that has no turning point," but I will not enter into the discussion here. Many sports people who are more enthusiastic than I probably would disagree with me, but I think there are more real moments that were in the stadium seat in the field.

Rule # 3: Go Close

– And when thou hast done this, go even closer! Coined by another legend photography, Robert Capa, who died after this rule, camera in hand, as he stepped on a landmine in the French-Indochina war. But not all situations, of course, are situations in life and death. Therefore, always use that can reasonably be, and his photos often have a strong attraction to a connection more intimate between subject and viewer.

Again, not only for spot news photography. If you portray normal life, it is equally important to approach people. Get in their homes and in their private lives where they are. Do it in a way that is not intrusive and offensive. It will give an honest and intimate of life.

This generally involves using a wide angle lens, which tends to give a more "open" perspective. Much good can be said about the long-telephoto too, and have their place. Especially in areas such as wildlife and sports photography, where it is often impossible to be near action.

Rule # 4: The Rule of Thirds

This is one of those rules that are great for track and equally big break. But the picture is slightly lower without it. In short, it tells another main theme, not in the center of the picture, but a little to the left or right, in the third frame. And also to place the horizontal lines dominating the picture, such as the horizon, one third under the top or bottom. But not in the center.

This no doubt will give your photo a more attractive, pleasing to the eye, leaving a significant space on one side of the subject around. The rule also known as the divine proportion and the right environment, have been used by painters for thousands of years. Having survived so long, it must be something about it!

Rule # 5: Use the light

The magic hour, the hour at dawn and dusk are particularly pleasant, the soft light that works especially well for landscapes and outdoor photography. It is always the light that creates the picture. Indoor and portrait photography, using a barn door or, if you do not live on a farm, a large window with no direct sunlight will too. Place the object near the window and get a nice light, soft fall from different angles on the subject. You can get the whole studio lighting set-up and if you do not prefer to rely on the constantly changing natural light.

About the Author

The author, Morten Svenningsen, is an award-winning Danish photographer and journalist based in Asia. Visit his web site www.mortensvenningsen.com to see examples of his work. It’s now even possible to order his photos as fine art prints and posters!

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