10 rules of composition in photography

Photography is the art, science, and practice of capturing and producing images. The rules of composition in photography are guidelines that help photographers create visually appealing and balanced images. 

Some common rules include:

• Leading Lines- Lines are used within the image to help the viewer's eye navigate towards a direction or goal.

Fill the Frame- Getting close to your subject to fill the frame with them, eliminating distractions and focusing on the subject.

Symmetry and Asymmetry- A perfectly symmetrical photo has a certain beauty that comes from simplicity and it's pleasing to the eye, but asymmetrical shots that include empty space for visual interest can also be good composition.

Golden Ratio- Instead of nine equal rectangles as in a grid, the frame is divided into a sequence of squares that form the Fibonacci Spiral, which resembles a shell. The spiral guides the viewer’s eye around the frame and shows how the scene should develop with the focus of the photograph being more towards the center.

       

Diagonals- Diagonal helps emphasize perspective, and add dynamics and movement to a photograph despite it being still.

                                

Frame within the Frame- When we consider that any outside structure can serve as a natural frames, it makes the photograph more interesting.

Figure to Ground- Focusing on and highlighting your subject by making them stand out, mostly in a not-in-focus blurry background.

Center Dominant Eye- When photographing people, place their dominant eye in the center of the photograph, which makes the picture more luring as it appears that the subject’s eyes are following the viewer.

Patterns and Repetition- Patterns can be aesthetically pleasing and can provide an attractive composition in a photograph. It can also make the main subject stand out.                

Rule of Thirds- The frame is divided into a 3x3 grid and key elements are placed along the gridlines or at their intersections.