The Grid

In class today we discussed "the grid" we should use when designing. It took me back to my visual storytelling class I had took last semester; it was all about layout and design. I started thinking more and realized all of the areas design I am interested in and use and how they all use the same grid, everything does really.

It's basic really, and you can usually do it without realizing it. Unless you're just off when it comes to anything design related then it should come pretty easy.

I use it a lot in my photography, or at least a type of grid. The rule of thirds is used a lot by photographers to bring something out in a photo and to refrain from doing the norm. In the photo below, a friends daughter who I absolutely adore, I used rule of thirds putting her head at one intersection of the points and then letting her body curve down and lead you to the other end/corner of the photo where I then placed my logo. I love this photo for multiple reasons, but one thing I love is the rule of thirds and I love using it in just about every photo I take. I don't like things just centered, it's too boring, unless you are using it for a reason, to show emotion or display a particular image for the audience.

Whether you realize it or not, in any aspect of design, we all use a grid, some even make them and they can create beautiful images.

P.S. Click on the photo to check out my website and see more of my photography :)