Photography Composition Concepts

Front

The way elements are arranged within a photo to make it visually appealing and tell a story.

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Photo Composition

Front

Natural or man-made lines in a photo that guide the viewer’s eyes toward the subject (like roads, fences, hallways).

Back

Leading Lines

Front

When both sides of a photo look balanced or mirror each other, creating harmony.

Back

Symmetry

Front

A repeated design, shape, or object in a photo that adds rhythm and interest.

Back

Pattern

Front

A guideline where the frame is divided into 9 equal parts (like a tic-tac-toe grid), and the subject is placed along the lines or intersections for better balance.

Back

Rule of Thirds

Front

A photo taken from high above the subject, looking down.

Back

Bird's Eye View

Front

A photo taken from very low to the ground, looking up at the subject.

Back

Worm's Eye View

Front

The position or angle from which a photo is taken, influencing how the subject is seen.

Back

Viewpoint

Front

The amount of the photo that is in focus; shallow depth focuses on one subject while the background is blurry, while deep depth keeps everything sharp.

Back

Dept of Field

Front

Using objects or shapes within a photo (like windows, arches, trees) to naturally frame and draw attention to the subject.

Back

Framing