GO CENTRAL

IN the previous pages we’ve concentrated on placing the subject away from the centre of the frame – but, as with all artistic techniques, this isn’t the only approach. When you are shooting a single dominant subject, placing it in the centre of the image will emphasise its importance in the frame. This technique goes against all of the advice given about adding balance and movement to your shots, as the viewer’s eye isn’t tempted to look around the frame as much as an off-centre subject, but this is what helps to add impact to this composition style. You can add to the effect by cropping to a square format, rather than the normal rectangle, as it places even more emphasis on the central area of the frame.