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VIDEO: 9 great photo tips from legendary photojournalist Steve McCurry

Lenyon Whitaker Posted on

If you’re a serious photographer or someone who just enjoys taking snaps and sharing with friends, these nine tips could dramatically help the images you create.

The Cooperative of Photography (COOPH) created this three-minute video to illustrate composition tips by using legendary photojournalist Steve McCurry’ amazing work.

While these tips are extremely helpful with getting better at composing shots, you have to remember that rules can be broken. These tips are a great starting point for anyone interested in stepping-up their game when it comes to photography.

Here are the tips mentioned in the video:

1. Rule of Thirds: Place points of interest on the intersections and important elements along the lines

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8. Patterns and Repetition: Patterns are aesthetically pleasing, but the best is when the pattern is interrupted

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9. Symmetry: Symmetry is pleasing to the eye

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