Rule of Thirds
The rule of thirds is a powerful compositional technique for making photos more interesting and dynamic. It's also perhaps one of the most well known. By placing interesting components of your image at intersecting points, such as people, buildings, animals, or your main subject, you can make your image well balanced and help viewers naturally move through your image. The rule is based off of a subconscious movement throughout artwork where a viewers eye pauses at one of the four intersecting corners longer than it would in other such areas such as the far edges.
When practicing rule of thirds, it is important to keep the grid in mind. The grid is a 3x3 framework depicting where the subject of you photo should fall in order to appeal to the viewer. Instead of simply "snapping" a picture and putting the subject square in the middle, use rule of thirds. Place the subject on one of the third lines or on one of the intersecting point of a third line for an eye capturing visual effect.
When practicing rule of thirds, it is important to keep the grid in mind. The grid is a 3x3 framework depicting where the subject of you photo should fall in order to appeal to the viewer. Instead of simply "snapping" a picture and putting the subject square in the middle, use rule of thirds. Place the subject on one of the third lines or on one of the intersecting point of a third line for an eye capturing visual effect.