Add Depth to Your Photos with Frame-in-Frame! The Charm and Ideas of Framing Composition | Knowledge #191

Frame-in-frame is a composition technique where another frame is set within the photo, placing the main subject inside it. The greatest effect of this technique is guiding the viewer's gaze and emphasizing the subject. The frame acts as a guideline, naturally drawing the viewer's eyes to the center.

Additionally, by creating color or light contrasts inside and outside the frame, you can achieve a more three-dimensional and profound expression in the photo.

Frame-in-frame can be widely applied from landscape to portrait photography. For example, when photographing a scene through a window, not only can the window frame itself be used as a frame, but shooting through curtains can create a soft framing effect.

In portrait photography, capturing a person through gaps in trees or using arch-shaped architecture as a background can emphasize the subject, resulting in more impressive photos.

To effectively incorporate frames, it is important to observe the surrounding environment and find natural elements that can serve as frames. Besides window frames and doors, using shadows or foreground blur is also an option. Furthermore, it is possible to intentionally create frames.

By using hands or props to create frames, you can achieve creative expression. Experiment with the shape and placement of frames to add a unique perspective or message to your photos.