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Composition Principles

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Created on October 10, 2025

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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.

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