1. The Rules of Photography
Unit 57: Photography and Photographic Practice Terminology
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2. Rule of thirds
Photos are divided into thirds with 2
imaginary lines both vertically and
horizontally. This makes 3 columns, 3
rows and 9 sections in the image.
Important elements and leading lines
are placed on or near the imaginary
lines and where the lines intersect.
The idea is that an off centre
composition is more pleasing to the
eye and looks more natural than one
where the subject is placed right in
the middle of the frame.

3. Examples of Rule of thirds

4. Framing
Framing in photography is
used to focus the viewers
attention on the subject. It is a
techniques used by a lot of
photographers.
A lot of framing is done using
Photoshop etc. however
natural framing can often be
more striking and interesting.

5. Leading Lines
Leading lines in photography
are used to take the viewers
attention from the foreground
of the image to the
background.
These images are usually taken
outside, using things such as
buildings and road markings.

6. Balancing Elements
Balancing elements means
that the weight of the subject
will be balanced out by
including another object of a
lesser importance to fill the
space.

7. Symmetry & Patterns
There are many aspects of
symmetry and pattern
wherever we look.
These make for very
interesting photography
pieces. They create a very
strong focal point – even
more so when it is a mirror
image.

8. Depth of Field
This is the distance between
the closest and furthest away
object in strong definition.
Shallow depth of field is where
a small section of a
photograph is in focus, and
everything else is not.