Leading Lines: Direct the viewers' eyes with leading lines. Leading lines are used to direct the focus of the main subject of the shot. Direction of the dominant lines in a picture can also have psychological connonations.
Frames: Horizontal lines should belevel and the vertical lines straight up and down.
Background: Should be simple, not busy and distracting.
Balance: One should use the form of balance that is most appropriate for the subject. There are two main types of balance:
Symmetrical balance creates a formal appearance.
Asymmetrical balance creates a feeling of movement and suggests a creative and dynamic mood.
Head room: One should never cut off a subject's head in a still image of video. One should also make sure that there are no lines or wires 'coming out' of the subjects body.
Rule of thirds: Subject should be placed on the intersecting lines or "hotspots".
First four photographs were taken by me. Fifth photograph of Marina Diamantis from her website. Final photograph from smash and peas.
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