Double Takes with Rebecca: Simplicity

Have you ever looked at a photo

and noticed your eye is so distracted

it doesn't even know what the subject is?

Well, there are some techniques 

to keep in mind to help draw the viewers eye.

One of my favorite techniques 

is the use of negative space.

Negative space is simply empty space.

Empty in the sense that

there are no distractions.

I love the simplicity it creates.

You might use a solid background,

or a blurred, soft background

which helps frame the subject 

and gives your eye a place to rest.

Think of a portrait studio...

in a portrait studio you will find 

solid or softly textured backdrops.

Why?

 Because it draws your eye to the subject - 

 the person's face!

Some ideas that create negative space.

The sky

A reflective surface

A shallow depth of field

A backdrop or wall

And sometimes just moving your position

eliminates distracting backgrounds.

Try to apply this idea to some of your photographs.

You can have some fun 

and create stunning images too!