Composing the Frame
Compositional techniques for arranging visual elements and controlling focus within the image.
rule of thirds— dividing frame into ninths for balanced compositionshallow depth of field— blurred background, focused subjectclose-up portrait— tight face framing for detailmedium shot— mid-torso framing, conversational distancefull body shot— entire figure visible in framedutch angle— tilted frame, tension and dynamismbird's eye view— overhead perspective, comprehensive overviewworm's eye view— ground-level perspective, magnificationnegative space— intentional empty area around subject for balance