How Viewers Read an Image

This lesson explains how viewers naturally read an image so you can place subjects, edges, and visual cues with intention. You will learn the most common reading patterns, what pulls attention first, and how the eye moves through contrast, placement, direction, and visual weight.

By the end, you should be able to look at a frame and predict where attention will land, where it may drift, and what elements may compete with your subject. This gives you a practical foundation for making stronger compositions in every visual medium.