This trait comes natural to some others have to learn it or adapt. I am one of the later. If you have an artistic talent, you likely will have an innate understanding of composition. The story of a photograph is told by the composition. It is also how the elements are arranged and what draws the viewers eye.

I have an artistic Grandson who knows nothing about cameras or photography, but when he take a picture on his smart phone the composition is amazing.

To learn this topic there are some rules that help. These are only a few, but a starting point. Remember there are situation where it is okay or advisable to break a rule.

• 1. Rule of thirds, where to place the subject
• 2. Rule of odds, 1, 3, 5
• 3. Leading lines
• 4. Complimentary colors
• 5. Symmetry
• 6. Patterns, reflections, texture, and shapes
• 7. Balance
• 8. Framing
• 9 Simplicity and close-up (macro)

Framing in Photographs, leading line also

Leading Lines

Close-up, Macro (simple photos in a way)

Complimentary Colors

Reflections

Simplicity and some with the rule of thirds

Shapes (simplicity and patterns)

Steps and Stairs

Texture

Finally what I will call unusual, not really a rule.

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