Rules of Photography

1. Rule of Thirds:
The rule that your subject shouldn't be in the center of the picture but instead a little to the side to give it more emotion.

2. Balancing Elements:
There should be balance in your picture, two objects should balance each other out and make the picture seem balanced.

3. Leading Lines:
The use of lines to lead your eye to the main subject.

4. Symmetry and Patterns
Patterns and symmetry are appealing and interesting to look at.

5. Viewpoint:
Changing the viewpoint can make for an interesting picture.

6. Background:
The background shouldn't be distracting from your subject.

7. Create Depth:
Interesting subjects at different distances.

8. Framing:
Using natural frames helps draw attention to your subject.

9. Cropping:
Blur out or cut out unnecessary elements to your picture.

10. Mergers and avoiding them:
Make sure two objects don't look like one in your picture. Always look before you shoot, and  try a different angle if a merger is found.