• Rule of Thirds

A picture is divided into 9 sections and the subject is lined up with along the lines that separate the sections.

• Balancing Elements

Place an object following the Rule of Thirds and fill the blank area to balance out the picture.

• Leading Lines

Have lines in your picture which will pull your audience’s eyes into the “journey.”

• Symmetry and Patterns

Have  symmetry and patterns as well as objects that “break” it, creating tension and a focal point.

• Viewpoint

Consider taking your photo from a different angle or height.

• Background

Have a background which does not distract from the subject.

• Depth

Create depth by having a foreground, middle ground, and background.

• Framing

Have objects around your focal point which can help focus the subject.

• Cropping

Crop out “noisy” backgrounds which can distract from the main subject.

• Experimentation

Try new ideas, you can always delete the ones that don’t work.