Rule Of Thirds :  position the most important elements in your scene along these lines, or at the points where they intersect

Balancing Elements:  You should balance the “weight” of your subject by including another object of lesser importance to fill the space

Leading Lines: When we look at a photo our eye is naturally drawn along lines

Symmetry and Patterns: Another great way to use them is to break the symmetry or pattern in some way, introducing tension and a focal point to the scene

Viewpoint: Rather than just shooting from eye level, consider photographing from high above, down at ground level, from the side, from the back, from a long way away, from very close up, and so on

Background: look around for a plain and unobtrusive background and compose your shot so that it doesn’t distract or detract from the subject

Depth: You can create depth in a photo by including objects in the foreground, middle ground and background

Framing: The result is a more focused image which draws your eye naturally to the main point of interest

Cropping: By cropping tight around the subject you eliminate the background “noise”, ensuring the subject gets the viewer’s undivided attention

Experimentation: Take advantage of this fact and experiment with your composition