COMPOSITION RULES
RULE OF THIRDS
Divide in 9 with imaginary lines, then position the main subject(s) at intersections or centered.
BALANCING ELEMENTS
Set main subject(s) off-center, and balance with another object(s) less important.
LEADING LINES
The human eye naturally follows the lines: curvy, zigzag, straight, diagonal, etc.
FRAMING
Search for natural frame(s).
Be creative, play with obstacles.
CREATE DEPTH
Creates a sense of 3-dimensional.
No flat, but more real moments.
SYMMETRY & PATTERNS
Naturally or Man-made, try to capture symmetric objects or patterns.
VIEWPOINTS / CAMERA ANGLES
EYE LEVEL
At the human eye level, for a neutral effect
LOW ANGLE
Effect of making the subject look powerful, heroic, even dangerous
HIGH ANGLE
Effect of making the subject seem smaller, vulnerable
BIRDS-EYE VIEW
Creative. Taken right from the top of the subject. Gives a wider view of the scene
NADIR
Creative. Taken from the area on the ground directly below the subject
