Rule of thirds

Composition in photography refers to the way we frame an image and choose what goes in the frame, and where.

The rule of thirds is a principle of composition that helps you keep your images dynamic. It gives you eight elements to work with -- four lines and four intersections. Placing points of interest along the lines or at the intersections tends to create a more interesting composition.

Learn photography rules, learn to apply them, learn their advantages and limitations. Finally, learn to bend them, break them and explore beyond them.

Photography Tips: MBPhoto Challenge: Rule of Thirds - Maureen Bates Photography

When creating the poster for our film it is important to understand compositional techniques that would be effective in making the poster memorable and, essentially, sell the film. The rule of thirds is used in visual arts such as photography, art and design that divides an image into nine equal sections- two equally spaced horizontal lines and two equally spaced vertical lines. The subject of the image or compositional elements should be placed within these intersections or along the line…

Learn about various theories including how to apply rule of thirds, which will help you produce impactful/engaging work.

Rule of thirds

The rule of thirds is an effective way to frame the elements in your scene so that the resulting image is much more visually captivating.

The rule of thirds Photoshop grid is an useful action that you can download for free. The action adds a rule of thirds grid over your images.