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1. Rule of Thirds: Mentally divide your image before being taken into 9 equal segments and position the most important elements of your picture along these lines or intersections you have created. This will balance your photo.
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2. Balancing Elements: If you plan on capturing your subject off center, include a less important subject in the blank space to maintain balance.
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3. Leading Lines: Think more about the placement of lines in your piece to enhance the photos composition and attract the natural eye.
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4. Symmetry and patterns: Capture a sense of symmetry or pattern to attract the eye, or even break the pattern and symmetry for a different attraction.
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5. Viewpoint: Spend more time thinking through the viewpoint you will be taking your photo from. Consider different levels and perspectives.
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6. Background: Try using a plain background that will not distract from your main subject.
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7. Depth: Create depth in your picture by providing objects in the foreground, middle ground, and background of your picture as well. This will create very recognizable layers.
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8. Border: Create a border using natural objects such as trees and holes. This will hope the focusing o the main subject.
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9. Cropping: Crop your image to eliminate the unnecessary objects in the photo giving the subject more attention.
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10. Experimentation: Don’t be afraid to experiment with the shots you are taking, take many and try new things!