Photo composition

snapshot- is a quick shot, often spontaneous, taken to record a moment in time.


photograph- an image taken with care and  thought.


Rule of thirds
= imaginary lines drawn dividing the frame of your camera into thirds, both horizontally and vertically.
place the important subject, or important elements of your composition where these lines intersect.
place the horizontal line at the top or bottom horizontal divider.
or fill up the entire frame with the subject for a close up image,


Leading Lines.
=use lines created within the foreground or background of the composition to lead the viewer's eyes through the photo.
lines can draw attention to one or more intended subjects or a single focal point.


Point of view.
= change the way your subject is perceived by changing the camera position.
if you are photographing a subject very tall, compose the shot so that the camera is looking upwards.
... and vice versa


Simplicity
=keep your background simple and clear of clutter.
the mood and effectiveness of a photo can be altered by what is in the background.
a chaotic composition will cause the viewer to look away.