The document discusses 12 techniques for improving photographic composition: rule of thirds, balancing elements, leading lines, symmetry and patterns, viewpoint, background, depth, framing, cropping, and experimentation. It explains that rule of thirds involves dividing the image into 9 equal sections and placing subjects along the lines or intersections. It also describes using leading lines, symmetry, and different perspectives to draw the eye, as well as techniques for layering depth and framing or cropping the subject.

1. Kevin Huynh
9-06
Mr. Johnston

2. Rule of
Thirds
Imagining that the
image is divided into
9 equal quadrants.
Each quadrant is
made up of 2 vertical
and horizontal lines.

4. Balancing
Elements
Placing the main
subject off the
centre, but including
a less important
subject to fill the
space.

6. Leading
Lines
When looking into a
photo our eyes are
naturally drawn to
any lines. This means
we use composition
of lines to our
advantage.

8. Symmetry and
Patterns
Symmetry and
patterns are around
us. We just need to
use it to our
advantage by adding
tension or focal
points.

10. Viewpoint
The spot in which a
photo is shot from.
Which can give it
different perspectives
and make a photo
seem abstract.

12. Background
In a photo where the
background does not
distract from the
main topic.

14. Depth
Where a photo is
layered to create a
more vast effect.

16. Framing
Natural frames the
surround the main
topic in the photo.

18. Cropping
A photo where the
unnecessary details
are cut out to focus
on the main topic.

20. Experimentation