List of Photographic composition techniques

Photographic composition techniques are used to set up the elements of a picture. These are the techniques which resembles the way we humans normally see a view

Some of the main techniques that are:

  • Simplicity (photography)
  • Symmetrical balance
  • Asymmetrical balance
  • Radial balance
  • Rule of thirds
  • Leading lines
  • Golden Ratio
  • Framing (photography)
  • Centered composition
  • Diagonal triangles
  • Rule of odds
  • Rule of space

The composition techniques in photography are mere guidelines to help beginners capture eye-catching images. These provide a great starting point until an induvial is able to out grow them in capturing images through more advance techniques. 


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