In order to take a good photograph, it’s important to understand the key components which constitute an image. Creating amazing photographs require a lot of skill and patience. A photographer needs to focus on various elements of the particular moment and put together all to make a meaningful photograph.

Although, it is really difficult to have all of these elements come together in one frame but by aiming to capture all of these elements will you make you and your photograph better.

Here are the 3 Main Elements for a Photo You Can’t Ignore –

1. Light & Color

Without light, you can’t take pictures in the first place.

It is the most fundamental element of any image, be it natural or artificial, the quality and direction of light is what you can’t compromise with.

It can help create depth and accentuate the textures in an image by creating a mix of highlights and shadows. It alters the appearance of everything in the frame.

Like light, color helps to set the mood of an image and play a significant role in touching the viewer on an emotional level.

Note – If you find it very difficult to balance the colors in an image, try shooting in black and white.

2. Moment

Creating a moment in a photograph is all about having all the elements in a frame come together to tell a captivating story.

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3. Composition

Composition is about putting together or arrangement of objects in your frame in such a way as to emphasize the parts you want to and make them stand out. Composition is how you tell your story to your viewer to grab their attention.

 A good composition can turn an ordinary scene into an image that grabs everyone’s attention. You can narrate your story effectively with good composition without any distractions or confusion.

This is the stage where you ask yourself “how”?

How you can convey the beauty, excitement, darkness, intensity, softness, or any other emotion of the moment as perfectly as possible?

When composing photographs, it is better to keep an eye out for elements like lines, curves, shapes, textures, patterns, colors, negative space within the frame, so you can use them for clicking brilliant photographs.

There are many elements which constitute a good photograph. However, try to develop your own unique style and look for imagery that excites and interests you.

Don’t pack up your camera until you’ve left the location.