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Composition Made Simple: The Rule of Thirds for Beginners

22 minutes Posted Dec 5, 2025 at 11:00 am.

Forget everything you've heard about photography rules

Hello and welcome to episode 221

Understanding the rule of thirds

Tip 1: How to position your subject using intersection points

Tip 2: Where to place the horizon in landscape photography

Tip 3: Creating movement and direction in action shots

Tip 4: Common composition mistakes to avoid

Tip 5: When to break the rule of thirds

Tip 6: Combining the rule of thirds with other composition techniques

Tip 7: Using the rule of thirds for architectural and building photography

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What if I use a phone to take photos?

What do I do?

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Send us Fan Mail 📸 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 Ess...

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