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Digital Camera World
Mike Harris

THE TRUTH ABOUT: Rule of thirds photography gets a bad rap but i think it s the best compositional technique for beginners to learn | History Defined

Rule of thirds grid overlaid onto image of long-exposure coastal seascape at sunset.

The rule of thirds is the most famous compositional technique of all, and usually one of the first things new photographers learn when they pick up their first camera for beginners. But recently, I’ve seen countless articles and videos declaring that rule of thirds photography is limited and outdated.

The fact is, they’re not necessarily wrong. But if you only read the catchy headlines, you might be led to believe that you should avoid rule of thirds photography altogether.

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