When composing an image it is goof to follow the Eight principles of design. These are;
- Balance
- Contrast
- Emphasis
- Direction
- Proportion
- Scale
- Rhythm
- Unity
Another tool use in image composition is Gestalt; Seeing lots of things within a whole picture. Examples of which are;
Each Image is made up of Visual and Formal Elements. These are
- Line
- Shape
- Form
- Tone
- Colour
- Texture
Other things to consider when constructing An Image are (examples given for some)
- Rule of thirds
- rule of even and odd
- triangles
- space
- simplification
- symmetry
- pattern & reception