Photo Composition

1. Snapshots- is quick shot, often spontaneous, taken to record a moment in time.
2. Photograph- an image taken with care and thought.
             
Rule of thirds
 3. Imaginary lines drawn dividing the frame of your camera into thirds, both horizontally and vertically.
 4. Place important subject, or important elements of your composition where the lines intersect.
 5. Place the horizon line at the top or bottom horizontal divider or fill up your frame for a close up picture.

Leading Lines
 1. Use the lines created within the foreground or background of the composition to lead the viewer's eye through  the photo.
 2. Lines to draw attention to one or more intended subjects or a single focal point.

 Point of View
 1. Change the way your subject is perceived by changing the camera position.
 2. If you are photographing a subject that you want to seem very tall, compose the shot so that the camera is looking upwards. (vice versa)

Simplicity
 1. Keep your background simple and clear of clutter.
 2. The mood and effectiveness of a photo can be altered by what is in the background.
 3. A chaotic composition will cause the viewer to look away.