Practical exercise
Leading lines in photography: try it yourself
1. Hallway Shot
Use floor tiles or hallway edges to lead towards a door or object.
2. Kitchen Lines
Photograph a cutting board, shelf edge, or countertop leading to a spice jar.
3. Book Spine Row
Line up books on a shelf; shoot from one end so spines guide eye inward.
4. Shadow Lines
Use window light to cast long shadows that point to your subject.
5. DIY String Line
Tape a string across a table towards a toy; photograph it as a leading line.