Rule of Thirds

We will watch the following video just to see some more examples of Rule of Thirds in action:
http://cleanvideosearch.com/media/action/yt/watch?videoId=Vzx1kZUb5SM

Using the Rule of Thirds, take the following 12 photos AT LEAST (more is always better!)
-3 People
-3 Objects
-3 Landscapes
-3 of anything you choose

Next, we will begin basic editing on our photos.
CROP: Bring up the crop tool with the grid to make sure your SUBJECT (the main place you want the viewer to look) is on a CRISS-CROSS of the grid.
LEVELS: Check your levels by clicking Image-->Adjustments-->Levels or CTRL+L
MORE: Would the image be better Black and White? Sepia toned? Adjusted Hue/Saturation?

PHOTO II- Pick a portrait you took. Closely watch and follow along with this video, which builds upon the camera Raw mode: http://cleanvideosearch.com/media/action/yt/watch?videoId=wSR5QsbfCIA