Rule of Thirds in Photography

• The rule of thirds is a guideline that divides a photo into nine equal parts, with two equally spaced horizontal and vertical lines.
• The corners of the central square are the intersections points in your rule of thirds grid.
• When your image includes natural straight lines, like a landscape or tree, placing them along one of the four grid lines creates a simple and effective composition.
• Otherwise, the most important elements should be placed at one of the four intersection points of these lines.

Learn about the rule of thirds, a guideline that divides a photo into nine equal parts, placing important elements at the intersections of the grid lines for effective composition. Discover how to use natural straight lines within the grid to create visually appealing images.