Visual Guides

Visual leading lines involve creating elements within a photograph that guide viewers towards the main subject. When you aim to subtly showcase the theme of your image or when the subject isn’t immediately obvious, visual leading lines can be instrumental.

These lines can be any element that aids viewers in understanding the intended message of the image. They may include lines pointing towards the subject, the gaze of people depicted, or even symbolic elements.

For instance, waves generated by a passing fishing boat can direct the viewer’s gaze towards the top of the frame, revealing a distant sea bridge faintly visible in the background.

Using the gaze of a person as a visual guide, the content of a person in the far right foreground is brought into focus. In this photo, both left and right subjects intertwine, encapsulating both sorrow and joy in a single frame.