1. The Rules of Photography
Unit 57: Photography and Photographic Practice Terminology
P1, P2, M1, M2
Matthew Rogero

2. Rule of thirds
Photos are divided into thirds with two imaginary
lines, vertically and two lines horizontally making
three columns 3 three rows and nine sections in the
image.
Important elements and leading lines are placed on
or near the imaginary lines and where the lines
intersect.
The idea is that a off centre composition is more
pleasing to the eye and looks more natural than one
where the subject us placed right in the of the frame.
From what we can see on the images that I have
used it really describes what the rules of thirds are in
terms of photography. If we look at the wasp picture,
we can see that the centre position is really
balanced. It is more pleasing to the eye and gives it a
more natural look to it. From another image we can
also see the sunset image. Again from what I have
already mentioned, the image is really balanced in
terms of positioning within the frame. We can see
how natural the image also looks.

3. Examples of Rule of thirds

4. Framing
Framing in photography is a technique used to
project an image so as to completely focus a
viewer's attention on the subject. Doorways
and archways are usually added to an image
when framing. Using a frame within a frame is
a technique that brings out depth, and it can
be done using Photoshop. From the images
used we can see examples of framing used
well. Framing is used to project the subject
completely to the viewers attention. From the
first image above we can see the mountains
really in depth in terms of detail. From the
image below we can also see framing used
well in images. We can see that the main focus
that you tend to see is the green door then
the rest of the objects within the frame.
Framing is used nearly all the time in
photography, its effective because it really
focus the subject or person with a lot of detail

5. Leading Lines
Leading lines are lines within an image
that leads the eye to another point in the
image, or occasionally, out of the image.
Anything with a definite line can be a
leading line. Fences, bridges, even a
shoreline can lead the eye. If you can pair
leading lines with a subject that is placed
according to the rule of thirds your image
should be very strong. From the image
that I have used, the first image is in
what I believe a train station. We can see
that the effect that the leading line gives
out is very attractive

6. Balancing Elements
Balancing is elements
is a technique used in
photography by
balancing the weight
of the subject
including another
object of a lesser
importance to fill the
space.

7. Symmetry & Patterns
Looking around our
surroundings we are
surrounded by natural and
unnatural symmetry. They
make very interesting
compositions in photography,
especially in situations where
they are not expected to.
Another great way to use them
is to break the symmetry or
pattern in some way,
introducing tension and a focal
point to the scene.

8. Depth of Field
Depth of field is a characteristic of a
camera that can be used to enhance the
image composition of the photo. Depth
of field means the sharp area
surrounding the point of focus. The
magnitude of the sharp area is affected
by several factors. Distance between the
camera and the subject, focal length and
aperture.
It is important to understand how to
affect the depth of field in order to utilize
it in image composition. For example, the
subject of the photo can be emphasized
by isolating it from its surroundings by
using a shallow depth of field. Shallow
depth of field is usually used in portraits
and large depth of field is usually used in
landscape photos.