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You’ve brought up a really interesting point, @creative-click-photography!
Personally, I’m a big fan of the rule of thirds. I like the balance it creates and that fact that it gives me room for overlaying text onto the image (which is something I do with a lot of my photos). With that being said though, I also really like central composition.
One thing with centring subjects is that if your subject isn’t *perfectly* centred, the image looks off. Now, I know that can be corrected in post, but it is something I’ve run into. The other downfall I’ve hear about central composition is the fact that centralized subject images tend to have more of a “snap shot” appearance than a “professional” appearance. (I think that depends on the subject and the photographer since I’ve seen some stunning central composition images that don’t look like snapshots!)
In my portfolio, the rule of thirds is the most common composition tool you’d see. It’s my preference and also what I’m most comfortable with, but I think central composition has its place.
One thing I’d recommend…take a variety of shots! Take that rule of thirds composition shot and then shoot it with central composition. See what you like better and what suits your style.
I’ve attached an example of central composition from my portfolio below. (It was originally horizontal, but I cropped it for an assignment. So the following comment is based off the horizontal idea.) If I had taken this shot using the rule of thirds, it’d have looked kinda strange. The subject is too little for the amount of green space.
Ultimately, I think it’s a style preference. If you love central composition shots, go for it! If you love the rule of thirds, but are feeling adventurous, dabble in the realm of central composition. Experimentation will be your best friend. 🙂
Hope that helps!
Morgan