The document discusses several photographic composition techniques: 1. The rule of thirds suggests placing important elements along imaginary lines that divide the frame into thirds both horizontally and vertically to create a more interesting composition than centering the subject. 2. Negative space defines and emphasizes the main subject by leaving space around it and preventing clutter. Generous negative space makes for a more engaging photo. 3. Symmetry creates harmony when the left and right sides of a photo are exact mirrors of each other around a central line. Vertical or horizontal symmetry can be strengthened by how the camera is held. 4. Framing within a frame draws the eye to a particular point by using a shape in the foreground to

1. Hajar Rabhi Filali
Rule of thirds,NegativeSpace, Symmetry & Frame withina frame
Rule of thirds
The rule of thirds is a "rule of thumb" or guideline which applies to the process of composing visual images
such as designs, paintings and photographs. The guideline proposes that an image should be imagined as
divided into nine equal parts by two equally spaced horizontal lines and two equally spaced vertical lines, and
that important compositional elements should be placed along these lines or their intersections. Proponents
of the technique claim that aligning a subject with these points creates more tension, energy and interest in
the composition than simply centering the subject.
Rule of thirds
NegativeSpace
Negative space definesandemphasisesthe mainsubjectof aphoto,drawingyoureye to it.It provides
"breathingroom",givingyoureyessomewhere torestandpreventingyourimage fromappearingtoo
clutteredwith"stuff".Allof thisaddsupto a more engagingcomposition.
How to achieve thistechnique inyourphotographs?
Whenframingyourphoto,adjustyour compositionuntil the positiveandnegative spacesinthe shot
feel well balancedagainstone another.Be generouswiththe amountof emptyspace youleave,and
don't feel youhave to cram somethinginterestingintoeverysquare inchof the frame.

2. NegativeSpace
Symmetry
Symmetry refersto a line that splitsan objectin half and, if both sidesof the objectare an exactmirror
image of eachother,thenthisobjectissaidto be symmetrical.The linethatsplitsasymmetrical objectis
calledthe line of symmetry.Symmetryisa powerful tool thatletsyouautomaticallycreate harmonyand
a sense of aesthetically pleasing balance and proportion in a photograph. Symmetry is a powerful
photographictool.Dependingonhowyou are holdingthe camera and how much of a scene you choose
to show,youcan strengthenorweakenthe symmetricpropertiesof anobjectorscene.There are mainly
two types of symmetry techniques:
1. Vertical Line ofSymmetry(VLS):If anobject’sline ofsymmetryisperpendiculartothe horizon
line, it has a vertical line of symmetry.
2. Horizontal Line of Symmetry (HLS): If an object’s line of symmetry is parallel to the horizon
line, it has a horizontal line of symmetry.
 Example:toachieveavertical lineof symmetryyouhavetofocusonVLSsandholdthe camera
vertically to enhance the visual effect.
Symmetry

3. Frame withina frame is an underusedasa methodof drawingattentiontoaparticularpointin an
image as itcan be remarkablyeffective.The ideaistochoose partof yourscene to be the subject,then
finda shape withinthe photo(usuallyinthe foreground) thatwill'hold'it.
Framewithin a frame