- Rule of Thirds:The rule states that an image should be imagined as divided into nine equal parts by two equally-spaced horizontal lines and two equally-spaced vertical lines, and that important compositional elements should be placed along these lines or their intersections.
- Dead Center (Focal point):Sometimes when the focal point of the photograph is dead center, it may add emphasis to the subject in the photo.
- Leading Lines: This is when there are lines within an image that leads the eye to another point in the image, or occasionally, out of the image.
- Background Included:This is when the background of the photo is just as clear as the focal point.
- Background Simplified:This is when the background is blury and the focal point is clear. This rule makes the focal point stand out.
- Framing:This is when you have something that acts as a border or frame for your subject. The frame directs the viewer’s attention to a particular subject or point of interest within the photograph. Frames also create perspective and show depth.
