Framing and composition helps to add visual interest through creative principles that add a new element of detail to a subject to intrigue anyone viewing the photograph into looking further to find more detail and hidden meaning. There is a wide variety of photography principles that can be used, for example, a number of different angles, depth of field and the rule of thirds.
Due to the hazardous environments some of these photos were taken in a risk assessment was performed.
Rule of Thirds:
The rule of thirds is the concept of placing your subject in specific areas of your photos. This is done by using a three by three square grid to line up your subject into the intersection of the three grids on each corner. This helps to focus on your subject and emphasises detail while also easily blending with the background, creating blur which assists in making your photos look professional.
High Angle Shot:
High angle shots are used to provide a bird’s eye view of a subject, capturing the detail from above, providing a wide view of the background behind them. These high angle shots are often used with a subject on their own, with negative space as a background.
Eye Level Angle:
Eye level angle photos are photographs taken at eye level, creating an almost overused angle with little artistic addition due to the angle the photo is taken at. These seemingly bland photos can have a lot of detail but because of the standard height they are taken at they usually all look similar to other eye level photos.
Dutch Angle:
A dutch angle is used to create a different visual effect of a subject. It is often used in horror films due to the intimidating effect it causes. This type of angle makes the horizon uneven which creates the unsettling image which makes it popular.
Framing:
Framing is using objects or the environment to surround the subject of the photo, creating the effect of a picture frame. The focus of these types of photos is on the subject which is in the background, leaving photos using framing with a blurry foreground which creates a unique visual effect. Framing also uses depth of field to focus on the background. 
Depth of Field:
Depth of field determines the distance between objects in your photo and allows one of the objects either in the foreground of the background to be focused on, leaving the rest of the objects in the photo with a slight blur to them while the main subject is left sharp and clear.
Negative Space:
Negative space is the clear background behind a subject in the foreground, showing the importance of the subject because there is nothing to compare it to. This method can be done with any colour to create a colourful but also bland background.
Low Angle:
A low angle shot is a photo taken from underneath a subject, looking up at it to create an intimidating atmosphere. It is commonly used to show that a subject is important as the low angle provides a new angle to be seen, usually with more hidden details.
Balance
Balance is symmetry within photos. It can be created with leading lines, shadows or anything that is balanced with two colours or equal sides.
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