Snapshot: a quick shot, often spontaneous, taken to record a moment in time
Photograph: an image taken with care and thought
Rules of Composition:
1. Rule of Thirds: Imaginary lines drawn dividing the frame of your camera into thirds, both horizontally and vertically. Avoid the center square! Place important subject, or important elements of your composition where these lines intersect; place the horizon line at the top or the bottom horizontal divider; or fill up the entire frame with the subject for a close up image.
2. Leading Lines: Use the 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.
3. Point of View: 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. If you are photographing a subject that you want to seem very short or small, compose the shot so that the camera is looking downwards.
4. 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.
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