Compostion Rules

1. Rule of thirds: Put the horizon on the lower third, have subject looking/ facing toward the open        thirds.

2. Balance: Put subject off-center and add other objects into the picture so it won't feel empty.            
         

3. Lines: Think about where your lines are because lines draw peoples eye to where they are facing and through the image.

4. Symmetry and Patterns:They add a geometric feel and catches peoples eyes.
 

5. Point of view: Think about how the angle and view of your photo will effect the feeling and outlook of your photo.

6. Background/Foreground: If there is a very busy background your subject will blend in and not stand out and the same with the foreground.

7. Depth: Including objects in the background, foreground, and middle ground to make the image have more depth and drawing your eye to the variety of the photo.

8. Framing: Elements that draw your eye to a specific place like trees and archways. These help to distinguish your subject.

9. Cropping: Get very close to your subject and makes for an interesting photo and makes if obvious to what you are meant to see.

10. BREAK THE RULES: Rules were meant to be broken and experiment. sometimes breaking he rules leaves you with a better photo than following all of the rules.