L EA DING L INES
LEADING THE WAY
This m onth, our subject is leading lines: w hat they are and how to use them to m ake your im ages even m ore
im pactful. If you're not careful, you can send som eone's attention right on out of the photo! So pay attention
and use these lines to your advantage. Keep reading to discover how.
GET TO THE POINT
As the nam e suggests, leading lines are lines that lead the viewer?s attention to an area of the photograph.
Not only are leading lines a tangible elem ent of photos, their use is considered a com position technique
used to direct your viewer?s attention. And of course, you want that area to be your m ain point of interest.
W HY USE THEM?
Not only do leading lines look cool, they also:
- Make your im age stronger
- They?re pleasing to the viewer - guiding them w here to look
- They give im age m ore visual im pact