The document discusses various rules and techniques for effective composition in photography, including the rule of thirds for positioning subjects along the thirds lines or at the intersection points to create a more engaging photo. It also mentions techniques like filling the frame, simplicity, framing, using S-curves and leading lines, angles, point of view, and balance. While these are useful guidelines, the document notes that they are not absolute rules and sometimes placing the subject in the center can be effective as well. There are many other compositional elements to consider beyond what is covered.
74. Are these rules?
• Compositional elements
are not hard and fast rules
• It is sometimes okay to
put things in the centre
of your frame, resulting
in symmetry
75. There are more!
• These are not the only
compositional elements
• You may also wish to
research: symmetry, balance,
transparency, layering, figure
ground & colour
76. About Marlene Hielema
Marlene Hielema is a photographer
and educator in Calgary, Alberta.
She teaches photography at SAIT,
plus she designs and delivers
seminars on the practical uses of
photography in corporate
communications.