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| Asymmetry | The method of composition that divides the image into uneven halves. |
| Balance | Distributing objects to create equal visual weight in different parts of the image. |
| Exposure | The balance of lightness and darkness of an image. |
| Composition | The purposeful arrangement of elements in an image. |
| Background | Placing your focal point on a smooth background so that the focal point stands out. |
| Rule of Thirds | Composing an image by placing important elements one-third of the way from the top, bottom, and/or sides of the frame. |
| Leading Lines | Diagonal lines in a composition that enhance its apparent depth. |
| Focal Point | The part of the image that appears sharp and clear; also, generally, the object of a viewer's attention. This is most likely a large and prominent element in the frame. |
| Symmetry | A balanced composition in which the picture elements are distributed evenly and uniformly in an image. |
| Framing | The act of placing a focal point in a physical ‘box’ or ‘circle’ as if to draw viewer attention in and toward the object/subject. |
| Repetition | Elements that appear over and over to create a pattern or rhythm. |
| Contrast | This is the difference between the darkest point of the frame and he brightest part of the frame. |
| Depth | This utilizes layering elements along the z-axis; placing elements in the foreground, middle ground, and background. This goes back and into the frame. |
| Viewpoint | When taking a picture you (the photographer) hold the camera at a certain height in relation to the subject/object. |
| Cropping | The photographer decides what elements in the overall space are relevant to capture. This is the process of a photographer isolating one area to capture as opposed to a whole space in a wide shot. |
