Zoe Reardon is a student studying world languages and business who enjoys photography. The document discusses several composition guidelines for photographers to follow, including the rule of thirds where the frame is divided into nine rectangles and important elements are placed along the lines or corners. It also suggests looking for triangles formed by three visual points in shots, as well as using symmetry and patterns which can draw the eye, especially if unexpected for the subject.

1. Zoe Reardon
Photography Composition
Guidelines

2. Introduction
Zoe Reardon is a creative individual studying world
languages and business at Southern Methodist
University. Since enrolling at the institution, she has
worked as a theater instructor and team manager for the
Alliance Theater camp twice during the summer. Zoe
Reardon is also a passionate photographer, and enjoys
taking pictures of different subjects.

3. When it comes to composing photographs, there are
plenty of “rules” that photographers often break.
However, there are several guidelines that most
professionals adhere to. Here are just a few of the best
composition guidelines for photographers to remember:

4. Rule of Thirds
This is one of the most well-known guidelines for good
composition. According to this recommendation, each
frame of a picture is divided into nine rectangles. The
important elements of the picture should be placed either
along the lines creating these rectangles, or at the
corners of them.

5. Shoot the Triangles
For some reason, triangles have a very strong visual
impact. Because of this, it’s suggested that
photographers look for three visual points in every
shot they take. As long as these three points form a
triangle shape, viewers will easily connect all
elements of the photograph.

6. Look for Symmetry and Patterns
Man-made and natural symmetry and patterns are
great for creating eye-catching compositions. This is
particularly true if such symmetry is unexpected,
given the subject of the photograph. Photographers
can also create unique compositions by finding
something that breaks up the symmetry or pattern of
a scene, such as a bucket or planter on only one side
of a facade.