SOME
Composition Principles
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Rule of Thirds
Most important elements are organized along the main lines and the 4 intersections. Use it as a building block.
Fill the Frame
Fill the frame with your subject.
Get close, then get closer.
Draw the viewer’s eye to what captured your interest in the first place.
Viewpoint
Change your viewpoint.
Try from different heights
Framing
AKA SUB-FRAMING OR FRAME WITHIN A FRAME
. By framing elements within the image, you immediately draw attention to what is important.
It’s isolating. It creates depth and layers of interest.
Leading Lines
Help lead the viewer through the frame.
Leading lines should lead you to a point of interest.
Symmetry or Reflection
Symmetry is about balance and it fulfills our desire for order.
Isolation
Isolate your subject from their background or distracting elements.
Depth
Having objects in the foreground and background adds depth.
Great job!
Composition Principles
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Created on October 10, 2025
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SOME
Composition Principles
Start
Rule of Thirds
Most important elements are organized along the main lines and the 4 intersections. Use it as a building block.
Fill the Frame
Fill the frame with your subject. Get close, then get closer. Draw the viewer’s eye to what captured your interest in the first place.
Viewpoint
Change your viewpoint. Try from different heights
Framing
AKA SUB-FRAMING OR FRAME WITHIN A FRAME . By framing elements within the image, you immediately draw attention to what is important. It’s isolating. It creates depth and layers of interest.
Leading Lines
Help lead the viewer through the frame. Leading lines should lead you to a point of interest.
Symmetry or Reflection
Symmetry is about balance and it fulfills our desire for order.
Isolation
Isolate your subject from their background or distracting elements.
Depth
Having objects in the foreground and background adds depth.
Great job!