Concepts in Photography

Using the rule of thirds will create photos with stable and compelling

Photos with two subjects

compositions. Below are a few examples.

If your subject is in one corner of the photo, it creates an unbalanced composition. You can stabilize the photo by capturing a second subject in the opposite corner to balance the weight of the photo.

Subject 2

Subject 2

Subject 1

Subject 1

Unstable

Stable

When taking landscape photos, centering the horizon will create an unbalanced effect. Give more weight to the photo by moving the horizon up or down.

Subject 1

Subject 1

Subject 2

Subject 2

Unstable

Stable

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