Rule of thirds in photography

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Rule of Thirds

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The rule of thirds in photography is a basic principle that can help you take better photos. Learn how to use it to improve your iPhone photos.

All photos © Tom Shu (Editor's Note: This guide to the Rule of Thirds in photography first appeared on Wit and Folly.) The Rule of Thirds is a very helpful compositional guideline that is a great reference point for beginner photographers or seasoned professionals. As with any photography rule, they really are meant to be broken, so take this as more of a general guideline than a defined rule.

L1M1AP3- Rule of thirds: ( I personally prefer this vertical shot compared to the horizontal shot) photo taken at 6.10pm, handheld in vertical shot, f/9, 1/320sec, ISO-200, 55mm, no flash. Our local kookaburra friend admiring the views from our street light. The photo seems really simple but i seem to just keep coming back to this photo!

One of the easiest ways to improve your photography is to apply the rule of thirds when shooting. Come learn more about this fundamental principle of composition.

Composition in photography refers to the way we frame an image and choose what goes in the frame, and where.

Rule of thirds

Learn photography rules, learn to apply them, learn their advantages and limitations. Finally, learn to bend them, break them and explore beyond them.