Composition Made Simple: The Rule of Thirds for Beginners

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📸 Photography Explained Podcast - Episode 221


🎯 Composition Made Simple: The Rule of Thirds for Beginners


Host: Rick McEvoy 🇬🇧 | Duration: ⏱️ 23 minutes


⚡ What Is This?


The Rule of Thirds is a cheat code 🎮 that instantly makes your photos more interesting. Divide your frame into 9 equal parts (like noughts and crosses), place your subject on the lines or intersection points, and watch your photos transform.


Works for cameras 📷 and phones 📱. No jargon. Just results.


🎓 The 7 Essential Tips


📍 1. Position Your Subject


Put eyes on intersection points for portraits. Near the line is fine.


🏔️ 2. Landscape Horizons


Interesting sky? → Horizon on lower third
 Interesting foreground? → Horizon on upper third


🏃 3. Action & Movement


Give moving subjects space to move into the frame.


⚠️ 4. Avoid These Mistakes

• Don't obsess over pixel-perfect alignment
• Don't forget about your background
• Don't use it mindlessly

🔓 5. When to Break the Rule


Symmetry, patterns, and tight portraits often work better centered.


🔗 6. Combine with Other Techniques


Use with leading lines, negative space, and framing.


🏛️ 7. Architectural Photography


Position buildings on vertical lines. Keep verticals vertical.


📋 Quick Recap


The Grid: 2 horizontal + 2 vertical lines = 9 equal parts
The Power Points: 4 intersection points where lines cross
The Default: Use it for everything until you know when to break it


🎬 Your Challenge


1️⃣ Turn on your grid (Settings → Camera → Grid)
 2️⃣ Take 3 photos using the Rule of Thirds
 3️⃣ Take the same 3 photos centered
 4️⃣ Compare and see the difference


📱 Phone Users


iPhone: Settings → Camera → Grid ✅
Android: Camera app → ⚙️ → Grid Lines ✅


Pro Tip: Tap to focus on intersection points = perfect focus + composition! 🎯


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