{"id":68162,"date":"2017-11-01T10:07:04","date_gmt":"2017-11-01T17:07:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/?p=68162"},"modified":"2017-11-01T13:55:54","modified_gmt":"2017-11-01T20:55:54","slug":"how-to-make-aggressive-photography-compositions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2017\/11\/01\/how-to-make-aggressive-photography-compositions\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Aggressive Photography Compositions"},"content":{"rendered":"

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To make dynamic compositions \u00e2\u20ac\u201d you must be AGGRESSIVE.<\/p>\n

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Take your photography composition to the next level with ERIC KIM WORKSHOP ><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Why rule of thirds is boring<\/h2>\n
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Rule of Thirds x Annette Kim<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The rule of thirds as a beginner photography composition tool is good. But it is boring, and sterile.<\/p>\n

Horizontal and vertical lines aren\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t as dynamic and sexy as diagonal lines. Diagonal lines are more edgy, dynamic, and have more FORCE. The more diagonals can integrate into your compositions, the better.<\/p>\n

The golden triangle<\/h2>\n

To make stronger, more dynamic and more aggressive compositions, I recommend using the GOLDEN TRIANGLE\u00e2\u20ac\u201d seen below.<\/p>\n

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GOLDEN TRIANGLE by ANNETTE KIM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

See the diagonals, and the intersecting points.<\/p>\n

Now, your photography compositions don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t always need to fit this grid 100% with absolute precision. Consider the golden triangle as a flexible framework to make you think about diagonals more.<\/p>\n

Here are some examples of how diagonal lines and compositions have more POWER and AGGRESSION:<\/p>\n

Study diagonal artwork<\/h2>\n
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Supremist painting.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Tilt your camera (Dutch angle<\/a>)<\/h2>\n
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Wedding picture, note the diagonal tilt and composition.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Study Physics \u00e2\u20ac\u201d look for diagonals<\/h2>\n
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Physics example to show how diagonals are more dynamic.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Diagonals in Architecture<\/h2>\n

\"Skyscrapers.<\/p>\n

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DYNAMIC and aggressive tilt, to make architecture pictures more strong. Tokyo, 2017<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Diagonals with leading lines<\/h2>\n
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Dynamic and aggressive composition, because shot from low angle, which emphasizes the diagonal lines pointing to this man.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t center your subject<\/h2>\n
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Off-center subject, note all the diagonals in the frame to make this picture seem more aggressive.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Even this picture of me shooting a selfie\u00e2\u20ac\u201d I tried to make as many diagonal lines as possible, and putting myself off-center, on the far right of the frame:<\/p>\n

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Off-center self-portrait in red.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A street picture of a woman in Kyoto, with a flash \u00e2\u20ac\u201d note how the picture is dynamic and aggressive \u00e2\u20ac\u201d I shot very close with a 28mm, head-on, and she is on the far left of the frame\u00e2\u20ac\u201d about to exit the frame:<\/p>\n

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Walking woman. Kyoto street photograph, 2017<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Practice diagonal lines on \u00e2\u20ac\u0153still life\u00e2\u20ac\u009d scenes<\/h2>\n
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Connecting all the diagonals to the edges of the frame, to make an aggressive yet simple composition.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Diagonals in stairs<\/h2>\n
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Man walking up stairs, and looking nack. Dynamic diagonal lines and composition. Tokyo, 2017<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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A picture of myself holding an umbrella. I shot this with my RICOH GR II while tilting my camera, to accentuate the diagonal lines in this picture.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Diagonals in film, cinema<\/h2>\n

Study great cinema, like Akira Kurosawa<\/a> \u00e2\u20ac\u201d and look for Diagonals.<\/p>\n

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Seven samurai still.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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KUROSAWA x ERIC KIM \/ Boy in bed of flowers. Diagonal composition , golden triangle.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Kurosawa, Seven Samurai<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Kurosawa x Kim<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Kurosawa x Kim<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Diagonals compositional grids<\/h2>\n

Use these diagrams to inform your diagonal composition mind:<\/p>\n

Golden Triangle x Fibonacci Spiral<\/h3>\n
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Golden triangle x Fibonacci spiral by ERIC KIM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Golden triangle x Fibonacci spiral by ERIC KIM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Golden triangle x Fibonacci spiral by ERIC KIM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Golden Triangle Mathematics<\/h3>\n
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Golden triangle mathematics by ERIC KIM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Golden triangle mathematics by ERIC KIM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Golden triangle by ERIC KIM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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PHOTOGRAPHY COMPOSITION 101<\/a><\/h1>\n
\"Leading
Leading lines. ERIC KIM DYNAMIC COMPOSITION<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Dynamic Photography Composition<\/h2>\n
\"Chiaroscuro.
Chiaroscuro. DYNAMIC LIGHT AND SHADOW. Hanoi, 2016 by ERIC KIM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n