Tips on using patterns in photography

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Everywhere you look, you can spot patterns. But not all photographers are wired to see them, says <a href="https://www.pinterest.ph/janiquegoffmadison/">Janique Goff Madison</a>. That’s because people can be more inclined to take a shot of more obvious subjects, like people, animals, and landscape. But if you learn how to incorporate patterns into your photography, it can result in more visually captivating images.

 

Discussed in this blog post are some tips on how to use patterns in photography.

 

<b>Actively search for patterns</b>

No matter what place you are in, there are patterns around you. Simply scanning your surrounding can lead to the observation of patterns around you. Some common examples of patterns that can serve as photographic subjects are floor tiles, a wall of bricks, or a row of windows. On the other hand, uncommon patterns include trays of eggs. By getting used to consciously seeing patterns, it eventually becomes automatic.

 

<b>Shoot from different perspectives</b>

Many photos are taken from eye-level. Photography student Janique Goff Madison recommends shooting from varying perspectives when capturing patterns. It does not simply mean shooting up or down; it also involves moving further away or nearer to the subject or adjusting the angle of the shot to highlight the pattern.

 

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<b>Use the rule of thirds</b>


The rule of thirds is a compositional guideline that divides an image into nine equal parts using two equidistant horizontal and vertical lines. Applying the rule of thirds to pattern photography provides more stability and symmetry to the picture.

 

<b>Look for the irregular</b>

When talking about patterns in photography, many people assume that they should be regular patterns where repeating objects are predictable. Janique Goff Madison advises photographers to also seek irregular patterns, like the ripples on water or wrinkles in a crumpled piece of paper. These can serve as ideal subjects for pattern photography.

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