Composition keywords for AI prompts

• Rule of thirds

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  Places the subject along imaginary lines that divide the frame into thirds, creating a balanced, natural layout.

  lone tree on a hill, rule of thirds, wide sky

  Best for: Landscapes, portraits

• Centered composition

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  Puts the subject right in the middle of the frame for a bold, direct and formal feel.

  centered composition of a doorway in a pink wall

  Best for: Products, symmetry, icons

• Symmetry

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  Both halves of the image mirror each other, giving order, calm or grandeur.

  symmetrical view down a grand palace hallway

  Best for: Architecture, formal scenes

• Leading lines

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  Lines like roads, rails or rivers guide the viewer's eye toward the subject.

  railway tracks leading to a mountain at sunset

  Best for: Landscapes, streets

• Negative space

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  Large empty areas around the subject that create focus and minimalism, and leave room for text.

  small red kite in a vast clear sky, negative space

  Best for: Minimalism, ads with copy

• Framing within a frame

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  Uses doorways, windows or arches inside the scene to frame the subject.

  woman seen through an arched stone window

  Best for: Depth, storytelling

• Golden ratio

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  A spiral-based layout derived from a classical proportion, guiding the eye in a pleasing curve.

  seashell on sand, golden ratio composition

  Best for: Fine art, nature

• Diagonal composition

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  Main elements run along diagonal lines, adding motion and energy.

  skier carving down a slope, strong diagonal composition

  Best for: Action, sports

• Foreground interest

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  Places an object close to the camera in the foreground to add depth and lead into the scene.

  wildflowers in the foreground, mountain lake behind

  Best for: Landscapes, depth

• Layered depth

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  Distinct foreground, middle ground and background layers that create a strong sense of distance.

  misty hills in layers, layered depth at dawn

  Best for: Landscapes, matte paintings

• Copy space

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  A clean area deliberately left empty so headlines or text can be added later.

  coffee cup on the right, copy space on the left

  Best for: Ads, banners, social

• Flat lay

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  Objects arranged neatly on a flat surface and photographed from directly above.

  flat lay of travel essentials on a linen surface

  Best for: Products, food, lifestyle

• Knolling

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  Items laid out in a tidy grid at right angles, all aligned, for an organized look.

  knolling of camera gear on a gray background

  Best for: Gear, product sets

• Silhouette

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  The subject appears as a dark shape against a bright background, emphasizing outline over detail.

  silhouette of a horse rider against a red sunset

  Best for: Drama, posters

• Split screen

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  The frame is divided into two or more panels showing contrasting scenes side by side.

  split screen of the same street in summer and winter

  Best for: Comparisons, before and after

• Minimalist composition

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  Uses very few elements, simple shapes and lots of space for a clean, modern look.

  minimalist composition of a single chair in a white room

  Best for: Design, editorial

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