Rule of thirds- Imagine the image is split into nine equal sections. The rule of thirds says that the basis of your picture should be located along these lines.

Balancing Elements- Balance the weight of the objects in your image by adding a lesser important object along with the main one.

Leading Lines- Use different types of lines to lead the viewer to the main object in the image.

Symmetry and Patterns- Add or break symmetry of objects in an image to create a more interesting picture.

Viewpoint- Change the levels from where you take the picture from rather than just eye level to give an interesting viewpoint to the picture.

Background- Choose a background that doesn’t distract the viewer from the main object in the image or overwhelm the subject.

Depth- include objects in the foreground, middle ground and background. Use composition techniques like overlapping, by deliberately partially obscuring one object with another.

Framing- Use natural objects to create a good frame to isolate the main subject from the outside objects.

Cropping- Cropping tight around the subject eliminates background distractions and focuses in on the subject.

Experimentation- Experiment with photos by taking multiple shots from multiple angles to give you a chance to pick  the best ones to use.