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Photographs with the subject right in the center
are not very interesting. They are like mug shots or passport photos.
By using focus lock to move the main subject slightly off-center, you can make a much more impressive photograph
and avoid the "mug shot" look. "Focus lock" is the technique of focusing on the subject
in the center of the frame, then pressing the shutter button half-way to "lock" the focus on the
subject. With the focus locked, you can now move the camera so the main subject is not in the center of the
picture but is still in focus. (Today, almost all digital cameras have this feature.) |
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Adjusting the placement of the subject in the photograph lets
you express your feelings, or add a feeling of motion. How much off center is good? A good rule of thumb
to keep in mind is the rule of thirds.
The rule of thirds divides the picture into thirds horizontally and vertically with lines. Placing the subject at the
intersection of one of those lines gives balance and stability to the picture. |
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Photo Shooting
