1. P12 Photo Composition

2. The Target
I consistently apply elements of effective photographic composition, and my photos are unique/advanced/etc.
I can consistently take photos which have a clear center of interest and feature 1 or more elements of effective photographic composition: balance, rule of thirds, simplicity, framing, leading lines, pattern, viewpoint, and depth.
I can apply elements of effective photographic composition inconsistently.
I use photos with few to no elements of effective photographic composition.

3. Center of Interest
The main focus of the photograph

4. Rule of Thirds
Place your center of interest on one of the thirds lines

5. Balance
When using the rule of thirds, be sure to avoid empty [unbalanced] space on the opposite side of the center of interest

6. Simplicity
Shoot from an angle that allows for a quiet or uniform background

7. Framing
Use objects in the foreground to frame the center of interest [in the background]

8. Leading Lines
Use lines [of any type] to draw the eye to the center of interest

9. Pattern
Shoot a pattern—or a break in a pattern

10. Viewpoint
Try a different viewpoint—higher, lower, from the side, etc.

11. Depth
Capture interesting elements in the foreground AND background

12. Your Turn
Pick a theme and find an example of each technique.