The 7 Principles of Photography

1.  Fill the frame with what you like.
1. The best zoom tool is your legs.
2. Simplify and exaggerate.
1. Focus on the focus.
3. Use the Rule of Thirds. 
1. Change up where you land the focus or positioning of the image to tell the story.
4. Create depth.
1. Subject close and back from the camera. 
2. Wide angle lens.
5. Use some kind of a line to connect visual elements.
1. Leading or connecting lines. 
2. Create a visual journey for your viewers.
6. Show the world your perspective.
1. Get different angles. Up & down. 
7. Lighting.
1. Sunrise and sunset offers pleasing light.
2. Shot along with the sun use it to your advantage. 
8. Break all the rules.