subject: Fine Art Nature Photography - How To Compose A Perfect Picture [print this page] Just like any other type of picture , fine art nature photography is designed to communicate a message . Nature photos that are good will do a good job at communicating and will portray subjects the way you want to . If you want great results, composition is very important . The following are some important techniques for fine art nature photography, and how to use them . Keep in mind - amateurs can get a good photo occasionally, but to do it on purpose it takes some practice !
In photography, composition refers to how the visual elements are arranged . This is done using color, line, tone, texture, depth, perspective, lighting and many other elements . While it can be pretty scary to think about all of them when you take a photo , you can simplify this process. Just look through the camera viewfinder and ask yourself a few questions . What's the message of the photo , and how can you best communicate this message? If you figure these out , most of the other factors will fall into place .
Fine art nature photography is just more successful when you have a clear message . Every photo that you take doesn't have to be political statements or an allegory . Usually the messages are quite simple , and tough to put into words. However, most good photos has a message . You simply must think .
When composing, keep it simple , especially when you're just starting out with fine art nature photography . Don't try to get lots of subjects into a photo - just go with one. Some professionals actually look at scenes in terms of what they can remove while keeping the composition strong . Fine tune things through your viewfinder until you've removed as many distractions as possible .
Patience is key here . Good composition doesn't happen quickly , while it may look that way with experienced photographers. Some nature photos take up to ten minutes to compose . While some photography does require quick pointing and shooting , you need to slow down as much as possible .
No part of the scene should be ignored . Keep the frame filled with interesting and on message parts. Zoom or get closer to the subject to keep it from becoming hard to see . Remember verticals - too many people only go with horizontal shots. However, the mountains and trees are also important ! Lines can be found anywhere - recognize them to improve photos, instead of letting them interfere .
Sure, good fine art nature photography may take practice , you'll be amazed at how your photos improve with some care . Check it out yourself !
