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Rule of thirds

Subject placed on a third line, leaving space.

Mood and effect

Balanced, natural, editorial.

When to use it

Campaign layouts that need copy space.

Photography reference

The basic composition rule.

Prompt it

Editorial photograph of a fashion model in a tailored camel coat. subject placed on the left third, empty space on the right for copy. Real skin texture, accurate fabric, high-end fashion campaign quality, no text, no watermark.

Works in Midjourney, Nano Banana, GPT Image and Flux. Swap the subject for your own.

What usually goes wrong in AI

AI centers. Name the side.

Questions

What is rule of thirds in photography?

Subject placed on a third line, leaving space.

When should I use rule of thirds?

Campaign layouts that need copy space.

How do I prompt rule of thirds in AI images?

Name it directly and describe its visible result: "subject placed on the left third, empty space on the right for copy". It works in Midjourney, Nano Banana, GPT Image and Flux.

Why does my AI rule of thirds look wrong?

AI centers. Name the side.

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