1. Composition and Framing
Lesson Goal:
To understand the importance of where
objects are placed in the frame.

2. Rule of Thirds
• The basic principle
behind the rule of thirds
is to imagine breaking an
image down into thirds
(both horizontally and
vertically) so that you
have 9 parts.
• This creates four points
of interest and you
should try to place
objects at these points

3. Examples of the Rule of Thirds

4. Use of Lines
• The lines that can be found in images are very
powerful elements that with a little practice can
add dynamic impact to a photograph in terms of
mood as well as how they lead an image’s viewer
into a photo.
• The Three Lines
– Vertical
– Horizontal
– Diagonal

5. Lines
Explain the
effect created
by different
lines

6. Focal Points
• The reason a focal point is important is that when
you look at an image your eye will generally need
a ‘resting place’ or something of interest to really
hold it. Without it you’ll find people will simply
glance at your shots and then move on to the
next one.
• Look at the images on the next slide and answer
the question
– How do you emphasis your focal point?