- Rule of Thirds: place points of interest on intersections
- Leading Lines: use natural lines to lead the eye into the picture
- Diagonals: diagonal lines create movement
- Framing: use natural frames like windows
- Figure to Ground: contrast between subject and background
- Fill the Frame: get close to subjects
- Center Dominant Eye: put dominant eye in center of picture
- Patterns & Repetitions: patterns are pleasing
- Symmetry: symmetry is pleasing


