Composition Rules and Guidelines

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1.cropping: i like this rule because it makes it so the picture your focusing on does not become lost among its surroundings.
2.lines: i like this rule because it drags the eye to key focal point and impacts the feel of a image.
3.balance: i like this rule because when you include something less important, smaller-appearing makes an element in the background.
4.viewpoint: i like this rule because it affects the message the shot conveys.
5.pattern: i like this rule because when you emphasize and highlight patterns it can lead to striking shots.

first portrait assignment

"my first outing - principles of design"

http://www.getty.edu/education/teachers/building_lessons/principles_design.pdf