PLS HELP What is the rule of thirds in photography?

Why do photographers use the rule of thirds?

How does using the rule of thirds change a photograph?

1 The rule of thirds describes a basic compositional structure of a photograph. Taking any image, you can split it into 9 segments by using 3 vertical and 3 horizontal lines. ... The rule indicates that you should place key elements of your scene at one or more of these areas in a photo.

2Using the rule of thirds means that the subject isn't centered in the image, which is how many new photographers frame their shots. ... Using the rule of thirds draws the viewer's eye into the composition, instead of just glancing at the center. By placing the subject off center, you also embrace more blank space.

3The rule of thirds helps capture the subject of a photo in a way that's pleasing to look at. It involves breaking any image you want to photograph into thirds, horizontally and vertically, so that you have nine equal parts.

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