Rule of thirds

The rule of thirds is a grid used as a guide to help you compose your photographs properly. The guideline is divided into 9 equal parts to make 3 by 3 squares, they allow you to place your photograph in the correct position. Therefore you can compose your image onto this grid as certain elements should be placed on different alignments to make the image look professional. There are many different techniques that can help you do this. The rule of thirds is used as it helps position the objects in the photograph properly as it makes the whole image noticeable although the main object is placed where it would be seen first.