[Blank] Literally, it means leaving blank space on the picture. In artistic works, it reflects a layout of the picture layout. In photography, we can learn from the concept of blank space in traditional Chinese paintings and take more charming photos.

[Blank] Literally means leaving blank space on the picture. In art works, it reflects a layout of picture layout

In photography, we can learn from the concept of blank space in traditional Chinese paintings and take more charming photos

white aesthetics in Chinese painting

1. What is blank space in photography?

The function of leaving blank in photography is: 1. Make the picture simple, 2. Make the subject more prominent, 3. Make the picture more artistic, leaving imagination space

The elements of leaving blank can be clear sky, walls, water surface, grassland, blurred background, etc.

Blank structure in photography Figure

1. Leave whitespace, make the picture simpler

Make people feel that the picture simple is the most direct visual effect of leaving whitespace composition

The main body occupies 1/3 of the area of ​​the picture The easiest way to leave blank is to leave space directly in the picture

In the photo below, the main body only takes 1/3 of the picture, leaves more space for the sky and lake surface ▼

The picture is simple and powerful, the main body is prominent

characters only occupy less than 1/3 of the area The main body is very prominent

In life, we encounter elements with a sense of line. The easiest thing is to use upward and downward shooting, use the sky or lake as the background

Then, leave whitening along the direction of the scenery extension ▼

plants grow to the left so the left side of the picture has a white feeling more extended

plants grow downward The best white space below the picture

2. Leave white space to make the picture more artistic conception

The white space area is smaller than the main area , focusing on the portrayal of the main details

Blank area is greater than the main area , so the artistic conception of the picture is stronger

For example, this photo deliberately makes the area occupied by the eaves of ancient buildings smaller than the area of ​​the dusk sky, the photo has a kind of Disturable and profound artistic conception ▼

photographed parts of ancient buildings. A large area of ​​white space is left below. The artistic conception is

So the area of ​​white space is greater than the main area, and the picture will shift from realistic to freehand

Many photographers took poetic and picturesque works through such composition skills ▼

The picture is left blank The comparison between characters and buildings is more interesting

pictures leave a lot of white space, creating a desolate artistic conception

3. Leave blank, enhance the imagination space

White space can bring imagination space to viewers, this is the difference between blank and blank

large-scale white space highlights characters Show the artistic conception of water and sky

Pay attention to capturing moving objects, such as: characters, vehicles, ships, animals

Leave blank in front of the direction of the body movement , so that the subject has more room to stretch and deepen people's feelings about the body's movement ▼

The front of the character's movement Do blank processing

shooting characters, you can use the direction of the character to create imagination and thinking in the direction of the character to leave blank

Viewers will follow the direction of the character gaze to create imagination and thinking ▼

Leave blank on the direction of the character's sight (top left) Handle

When composing pictures, be careful: Don't let the blank area account for the same proportion as the main area , otherwise it will appear dull and boring overall. ▼

Leave blank is a very commonly used composition method in photography. It can create a simple and rich picture. Quickly apply the skills to actual shooting. I believe you can also shoot stunning blockbusters!