Composition and Criteria

- Rule of thirds: The rule of thirds states that an image should be imagined as divided into nine equal parts by two equally-spaced horizontal lines and two equally-spaced vertical lines, and subjects should be placed along these lines or their intersections. Aligning a subject with these points creates more tension, energy and interest in the composition than simply placing the object in the center.

- Patterns and Repetition: Patterns & repetition in photography creates a sense of visual rythm and harmony. This technique brings emphasis and intensity on the object in an image that is repeating.

- Leading Lines: Leading lines are lines within an image that leads the eye to another point in the image, or occasionally, out of the image. Anything with a definite line can be a leading line.

- Framing: A photographic frame is an object that that acts as a border or frame for the subject. The frame directs the viewer’s attention to a particular subject or point of interest within the photograph. Frames also create perspective and show depth.

- Contrast :Contrast is an effective means of directing the viewer’s attention to the center of interest. Positioning of subject elements to create contrast gives them added emphasis and directs the viewer’s attention.