In the video above, Bryan Peterson of Adorama TV explains this concept. In fact, if you place a frame within a frame into your shot without first considering how it impacts the composition, the desired effect might not be achieved. Note as well that in this case the frame doesn’t necessarily obscure anything, but works more to direct the eye where you want it to go.īut, just because a frame can take various shapes and forms doesn’t mean that it can be incorporated into the shot without thinking it through. In the image above, note how the shafts of light coming down from above frame the primary subject - the man standing atop the rock. The beauty of incorporating a frame within the frame is that it can be virtually anything you want - a doorway or window, a cave or tunnel, or even foliage, clouds, or areas of light and shadow. The purpose of using a frame within a frame is to help move the viewer’s eye toward that subject. What’s Exactly is a Frame Within a Frame?įirst of all, a frame within a frame occurs when you use a visual element in the image to frame the primary subject. Let’s have a look at a few critical tips for maximizing the effectiveness of a frame within the frame. What if that same element allowed you to create more structure in the photo and help you tell a better story about the subject matter?įraming is a compositional trick that can do all the things listed above, and more.īy using a frame, you can create more visually interesting images, but you have to be purposeful in how you incorporate a frame into your images. What if I told you that there is a compositional element so powerful that you could direct the viewer’s eye, obscure an unsightly element, or add depth to your photo, all in one fell swoop?
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