Rules of composition

1. rule of thirds- getting a well balanced photo with your grid. place images along the lines.













2. Balance- placing your main subject off centered with the rule of thirds.














3. lines- when we take a photo and our eye is naturally drawn along the lines.













4. symmetry and patters- look for symmetry and patterns, also, balance has a lot to do with it.















5. point of view (bugs or birds eye view)- when finding a photo think about where you will shoot it from. the composition is important in the photo. ( through the window, through the fence)

6. background and foreground- can't be too busy or blend too much.

7. depth- aim for a middle ground, foreground, and background. create layers. don't make the photo totally flat.

8. framing- natural framing, framing a river with trees and mountains. a window like appearance.

9. Cropping- get close when you need to, like with little objects. you'll still have lines, texture, depth.

10. BREAK THE RULES.  experiment with it, try new things, and be creative.