One needs to learn the rules like a pro to break them like an artist. According to the rule of thirds, we should avoid placing subjects in the center. However, there are times when setting an element in the center of a composition can result in a surprisingly perfect symmetrical image.^[1] For example, a centered composition can create a sense of greatness around the subject and makes it the hallmark of your viewers' attention.

A subject that is too small or too large may tilt the balance of your composition. Keep an eye on surrounding elements and adjust their proportions if they overpower the subject's visual weight.