Probably one of first and most well know principle of composition is the Rule of Thirds. It has been used by photographers since photography began and by the great artists for centuries before. So what is it?
Simply stated, the Rule of Thirds divides your image into three columns and three rows. Just like a tic-tac-toe grid.
The focal points of the image are where the lines intersect. By placing your subject at or near one of these intersections you can add interest to your image. Now, while it is called the Rule of Thirds it is still only a suggestion. By that I mean, if your composition calls forbreaking the rule, by all means do so. You as the photographer are the artist and the ultimate judge of how your image should be composed.
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