Balance and Symmetry
Using the colour wheel to decide appropriate colour schemes
Using the elements to create either a balanced or unbalanced composition
How much of the image is in focus or out of focus
Structure
The part of an image that draws the eye of a viewer to the most important part of the image
Simplicity
Using these creates more interesting compositions
Avoiding clutter and centring the main object
Provides two aspects: strong shapes and a focal point
Rule of Thirds
Camera Angles
Is used to create a sense of mood
Framing
Depth of Field
Using objects within the composition to create a frame within a frame
Lighting
Focal Point
Colour
Lines, Shapes, Patterns and Repetition
Using a 9x9 grid to align objects
Using the shapes and patterns in the composition
