This document outlines 14 different compositional techniques for photography including the rule of thirds, tall and letterbox cropping, symmetrical framing, radial and diagonal positioning, overlapping elements, framing, geometric patterns, symmetry, rhythmic elements, leading lines, balancing elements, and rotational symmetry. These techniques are used to direct the viewer's eye, indicate depth and distance, create harmony or tension, and add dynamism to photographic compositions.

1. Compositional Techniques;
1) ‘Rule of Thirds’ or Golden Spiral.
2) Tall Crop;opposite of letterbox, tall and narrow crop
emphasizes an upward and sweeping panorama.
3) Letterbox; wide and narrow framing.
4) Symmetrical;signifies solidity, stability and strength
(simplistic).
5) Radial; key elements spread out from the middle of the
frame (suggests lively feeling).
6) Diagonal; impart more energy than a horizontal comp. lead
the eye across the frame.
7) Overlapping; indicates increasing depth perspective and
invites the observation of subject contrasts. a) Distance is
indicated as 1 object is in front of another b) the overlap
forces 2 or more items known to be at different distances
to be perceived together.
8) Framing; frame within a frame, (painterly device)
concentrates the viewer’s attention, and hints at the wider
context of the images setting. Gives punctuation and
rhythm to an image.
9) Geometric patterns; e.g. Rectangles and triangles interact
with the image frame, can provide a harmonious effect or
encourage discord and tension.
10) Symmetry; partial or complete, can impart harmony or used
selectively encourage discord.
11) Rhythmic elements; creates a ‘story’.
12) Leading lines; Your eye is drawn along the lines in the
photograph
13) Balancing elements; Placing your main subject off centre
and balancing the weight of your subject with an object of
less importance
14) Rotational Symmetry –The subject in photograph
moves in a circular shape around the composition, Adding a
dynamic element.