We live in a world of square photo. They surround us on all sides: in twitter feed on your Facebook wall or other social networks. This format photo popular for many years and for good reason - "forcing" themselves in the notoriously worst conditions and restricting the limited size frame, photographers try to make your photos even better, more sophisticated working on the frame layout, lighting facilities and a choice of many other factors. Now almost all mobile devices support this shooting mode, but how to make your photos really impressive and colorful? This will help you advice, which I will discuss in this article.
If you are using iOS 7 or newer operating system on your device - no problems with the use of 1x1 mode you should arise - it is supported in the standard cell and is activated by a simple swipe to the left of any additional applications that are not trebetsya.
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use the grid
In the standard cell has an excellent feature mesh which OPERATE in normal mode and in a square (to be included in the Options -
Photo and Camera — Grid). In 1x1 mode, the grid divides the screen into 9 equal parts and helps you in proportion to the position of objects in the frame.If you shoot small objects - try to place them in the frame so that they occupied the top or bottom third of it. This will help you create a more expressive composition, especially if you have a good background and it will create a contrast.
Assemble large objects more difficult, there has to be applied rule of thirds and use all your imagination and creativity. From my own experience I can say that when the frame construction with large objects, they should take about three cells of the grid, otherwise the image will appear abstract and difficult to understand.
Place the object in the center
Given that the frame size and truncated so obtained, due to which an additional part of removed space that creates a composition - some photographers consider the location of the object on the center of the frame wrong. On the other hand, thanks to the equal distance from the edges of the image, the aspect ratio kvatratny emphasizes focus on the subject if it is clearly positioned in the center.
Use negative space
Negative space (Negative space) - this is a very interesting thing, which when used properly will make your everyday and commonplace images are much more effective. Many of the most popular Instagram photo-focus on the simple things that we do not notice in everyday life. In conjunction with the contrast of negative space when the object and background complement each other, creating a holistic perception of the pictures - you can achieve a stunning effect. Do not be afraid to experiment and combine incongruous.
Align all under the line
I like to use the line on your photo: in the negative space in the background and the foreground. Almost any scene you are shooting have horizontal or vertical lines. Often, they interfere, but our challenge - to use them in framing to create a reference line, which will move the viewer's eye while viewing your photos. No matter what you use as these reference lines - natural or man-made line, as long as they fulfill their role.
In addition to framing
Very often, photos, created in 1x1 mode, further processed by any filters. They go hand in hand, but sometimes you can do without the filters, using other means of digital processing, available on the iPhone. I mean, HDR mode, which greatly enhances the color of the image, making it more emotional.
Also, do not neglect the party applications for photo processing, It now exists a considerable number of and all they can offer such changes in color and luminance image buyout can not be achieved in real-world conditions. Use them, but as they say, do not overdo because it will be immediately evident and negative impact on the overall impression of your photos.
It's just a little basic tips, which many people know, but few people use them. In any case, there is no perfect recipe and in many ways the success of a great shot depends on your imagination and creativity. Never be afraid to experiment! And the results of your experiments do not forget to send in our section photo of the week. ;)
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