Lesson 09 in Photography 101

Composition – Framing Your Story

By now we’ve talked about light, exposure, focus, and depth of field.
Now it’s time to talk about how you place things inside the frame.

A good photo isn’t just about sharpness or settings.
It’s about where you put your subject — and how you guide the viewer’s eye.

🎯 1. Rule of Thirds

Imagine your frame divided into 9 equal boxes (like a tic-tac-toe grid).

Place your subject:

• On one of the lines
• Or where two lines intersect

This usually feels more natural than putting everything dead center.

👉 Try this: Turn on the grid in your camera settings.

➡️ 2. Leading Lines

Lines guide the eye through your image.

Examples:

• Roads
• Fences
• Rivers
• Tree lines
• Shadows

Use them to lead the viewer toward your subject.

🪟 3. Framing

Use elements in the scene to frame your subject:

• Windows
• Doorways
• Tree branches
• Archways

This adds depth and makes your subject feel more intentional.

🌫 4. Negative Space

Sometimes less is more.

Leaving empty space:

• Makes your subject stand out
• Creates mood
• Feels calm and powerful

This works beautifully in wildlife, portraits, and minimalist scenes.

📌 Your Challenge This Week:

Take one subject and photograph it:

1. Centered
2. Using rule of thirds
3. With leading lines
4. With negative space

Post your favorite in the group and tell us which method you used 👇

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