- What is the purpose of rules in photography?
I think the purpose of rules in photography is so anyone new to it can have a basic understanding and ease into/learn about photography better.
- What are (some of) the most important rules in photography?
lines and shapes are able to directs your eyes to the main subject or drag your attention through a photo, lighting is important since it brings different brightness to the photo, contrast/colours are important, composition of where you place/position you subjects.
- when might it be a good idea to deliberately break the rules?
I think once you are comfortable with yourself in photography you can break the rules anytime you want.
- do you think its possible to break rules if you don’t know why they exist?
Yes, I think its possible to break rules even if you know nothing about them. Simply just by taking day-to-day photos.