10. The Rule of Thirds
Draw a 3x3 grid. Place
important elements of your
composition in relation to the
lines and intercections.
11. Using the Rule of Thirds produces
balanced pictures. Positioning things
relative to the edges of the grid allows
more control for subject/space
emphasis.
12. Proximity A way of unifying or segregating separate elements by closeness or distance.
13. Similar shapes are repeated Perfect balance can be static
on both sides of the image. and is often called formal.
Symmetrical balance
26. Balance by eye direction When the focal point in a picture draws our attention by
creating a line or flowing toward something such as eyes, edges, landscape etc.