Composition Review: Three Rules

Before:

After:

I edited the photo so the eye displays rule of symmetry. The kite in the back moved off center displays balance. The angle at which the eye is photographed displays viewpoint.

Symmetry: http://indiandigitalartists.com/photography-course-online/symmetry-and-patterns/

Balance: http://digital-photography-school.com/balance-in-photography/

Viewpoint: http://www.geofflawrence.com/viewpoint.html

First Portrait

Portrait of Andrew Xu
Taken near the field
Edits: more shadow to create a darker setting, increased constrast

Self Portrait

Shallow Depth of Field

Shallow depth of field shown in this picture of Marissa Padilla.
Edits: contrast, saturation, and exposure increased to make the photo brighter. Shadows decreased to add drama.