The Rules of PhotographyUnit 57: Photography and Photographic Practice Terminology

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Rule of thirds

Split with 2 vertical and 2 horizontal lines the focal point of the photo should be on an intersection.

Framing

A technique used to bring focus to the subject with either a natural frame or a frame added later.

Leading Lines

The use of lines to lead the eye from the foreground to the background, can be straight or curved.

Balancing Elements

Balance the image by adding an object of lesser importance to fill the space.

Symmetry & Patterns

Creates visually strong focal point if it’s a mirror image.

Depth of Field

Distance between the nearest and furthest objects in a scene that appear acceptably sharp in an image.