Nick Bedford, Photographer

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Composition 101 — The “Margin” Rule

November 24, 2024 by Nick Bedford in Tips, Composition

Every time I put my eye to the viewfinder to compose, I always make sure to consider and adjust the outer 5-10% of the composition I’m framing with the camera to ensure that nothing is feeling too cramped or pressed against the edge of the frame. I try to make sure that lines and shapes that extend out of frame do so in a way that is tidy.

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November 24, 2024 /Nick Bedford
Tips, Composition

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