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.

2. Balancing Elements: If you plan on capturing your subject off center, include a less important subject in the blank space to maintain balance.

3. Leading Lines: Think more about the placement of lines in your piece to enhance the photos composition and attract the natural eye.

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.

5. Viewpoint: Spend more time thinking through the viewpoint you will be taking your photo from. Consider different levels and perspectives.

6. Background: Try using a plain background that will not distract from your main subject.

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.

8. Border: Create a border using natural objects such as trees and holes. This will hope the focusing o the main subject.

9. Cropping: Crop your image to eliminate the unnecessary objects in the photo giving the subject more attention.

10. Experimentation: Don’t be afraid to experiment with the shots you are taking, take many and try new things!