Use+the+Tic-Tac-Toe+Rule+of+Thirds

This means placing the subject or point of interest in one-third of the photo. Visualize a tic-tac-toe grid (or use the grid that is built in on most cameras), then place the subject on one of the lines of the grid. The subject doesn't have to be exactly on one of the intersecting lines/points, but should be within the area. For most photos, the biggest portion of the weight of a photo should fall in one-third of the frame.

In the photo to the right, most of the weight of the photo is in the left and upper third while the subject of the photo is in the lower right third.

This page is where you can post your photos that demonstrate this important composition rule. Feel free to put as many photos on the page as you'd like. Just be sure your name is in the caption so you get the credit for it. If you are unsure about how to add a photo or a caption, please refer to corresponding file on the "handouts" page.