Rule of Thirds

• Using the rule of thirds draws the viewer's eye into the composition, instead of just glancing at the center

• divide an image into thirds, using two horizontal and two vertical lines

Leading Lines in Photos

• Viewer of your photos attention is drawn to lines that lead to the main subject of the image.

• paves an easy path for the eye to follow through different elements of a photo

•  They're also an excellent means of creating depth and symmetry

Point of View

• position from which the camera sees the scene

• How close are you to the subject?

• Are you looking down on the subject?

• Are you looking up on the subject?

• Every decision you make about point of view will change how your viewer sees the photo.

Framing

• using elements of a scene to create a frame within your frame

• through a doorway, pulled back curtains, branches, fences, tunnels, or arches to highlight your subject.

Tips for using Framing

• Look for ways to shoot through natural frames to highlight your subject. 

• If you find an interesting subject, photograph it as you normally would first

• Focus on the subject, NOT the foreground element which is the frame.

• Make sure the element being used as a frame isn’t overly bright

• You must frame SOMETHING INTERESTING!

Think outside the box

• There are many other ways you can use framing. Have a look around right now – what do you see in your current location that could be used as a frame?

• eyeglasses or sunglasses

• a car window

• people

• chair or table legs

• how about people legs or dog’s legs?

• Get down low!

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