Photography Compostion

Snapshots- a quick shot taken to record a moment in time, spontaneous
Photographs- an image taken with care & thought; planned 
Rule of thirds = imaginary lines drawn dividing the frame of your camera into thirds horizontally or vertically

• Place important subject or elements of your composition where the lines intersect; 
• when working with horizon lines, place the horizon line at the top or bottom of horizontal divider

• Fill up the entire frame with the subject for a close up image 

Leading lines = use the lines created within the foreground or background of the composition to lead the viewer's eye through the photo 
lines can draw attention to one or more intended subjects or a single focal point
Point of view = change the way your subject is perceived by changing the camera position 
If you are photographing a subject that you want to seem very tall compose the shot so that the camera is looking upwards 
Simplicity = keep your background simple and clear of clutter  
The mood and effectiveness of a photo can be altered by what is in the background 
A chaotic composition will cause the viewer to look away