1. The Rules of Photography
Unit 57: Photography and Photographic Practice Terminology
P1, P2, M1, M2
Callum Harrison

2. Rule of thirds
Rule of Third is where a
photograph is divided in
order for the focal point to
be clear, the focal will be
on the left or right of the
full Photo on the
intersection.

3. Examples of Rule of thirds

4. Framing
Framing in Photography is
the use of natural or
created images to frame a
Photo taken. The focus of
the Photo will be in-
between the frame.

5. Leading Lines
Leading Lines is a Photo
that has the effect of
leading you to something
else, For example a road
that leads your eyes to the
background.

6. Balancing Elements
Balancing Elements Is
where there is a focus to
the image but there is also
something else less
important in the photo
background. This could be
a building or even a color.

7. Symmetry & Patterns
Symmetry & Patterns can be a
natural symmetrical image or one
that is created, the mirror image
makes the photograph interesting to
look at as its quite hard to find
something that is perfectly
symmetrical.
They can have strong graphic
elements – Lines, Shapes, Colours,
Repeat themselves.

8. Depth of Field
Depth of field is where
there is a key focus to an
image, the focal point is
shown by being the only
part of the photo that is in
focus and the rest of it will
be blurred.