Photocomposition

Snapshot: a quick, often spontaneous, shot taken to record a moment in time.
Photograph: Image taken with care and thought.

Rule of Thirds
Def:  Imaginary lines drawn diving the frame of the camera into thirds.

AVOID SUBJECT IN CENTER!

-Place important object where the lines intersect.
-Place Horizon Line at top or bottom horizontal divider.
-Subject can fill up entire frame for a close-up image.

Leading lines
-Lines created within the foreground or background of the composition to lead the viewer's eye through the photo.
-Lines can draw attention to one or more intended subjects or a single focal point.

Point of View (POV)
-Change the way your subject is perceived by changing the camera position.
-If you are photographing a subject that you want to seem very tall, compose the shot so that the camera is looking upwards. The reversal works as well.

Simplicity
-Keep your background simple and clear of clutter.
-The mood and effectiveness of a photo can be altered by what is in the background.
-A chaotic composition will cause the viewer to look away.