Composition Rules for Photography

There's more to taking a picture than just looking at an image, pointing and shooting. Have you ever thought about what makes certain photos better than others? In this section you will learn about the subjective "rules" of how to compose great pictures.

Using the following links and videos, make notes on what "rules" exist for composition and light.

Let's review some of the technical aspects that Nigel talked about.

Composition Rules for Photography

The Rule of Thirds

Proceed to the following assignment to create the grand scenic landscape using composition and light.