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| Rule of Thirds | This rule of composition says that if you were to divide a photo in three sections both vertically and horizontally, and then place your subject at the intersection of any two of the lines, the result will be a more aesthetically pleasing photo. |
| Vary your angles | This rule of composition says one of the most common ways to add dramatic effect to a photograph is to use an interesting or unusual camera angle. |
| Allow active space (action photos) | This rule of composition says that when taking photos of something moving, you need to give your subject or point of interest space or room to move. |
| Be aware of the background | This rule of composition says that when composing your shot, be aware of objects behind your subject that may compete for the viewer’s attention. This may include busy background or a specific person or object. |
| Fill your frame | This rule of composition says that one of the most effective and simple photographic composition techniques is to allow your subject or point of interest to fill up your image. Doing so will greatly enhance your digital photographs and eliminate all that background clutter. |
| Vary your angles (example) | This rule of composition can be accomplished by lying or crouching in front of your subject, climbing above your subject, putting the camera on the ground and chancing it, moving to the side of your subject, or by rotating your camera. |
| Allow active space (portrait photos) | This rule of composition says that if you are taking pictures of a person looking somewhere other than at the camera, you should allow room in your photograph for the person to look into. |
| Fill your frame (example) | This rule of composition can be accomplished by either moving closer to your subject or zooming in on your subject with your camera. |
| Composition | This term refers to the content of a photograph: specifically, the way everything in a photo is layed out. This includes subject matter, the relative size and positions of objects within the photo, lighting and tonal balance, etc. |
