It’s all about the angles….

It’s easy to just snap a photo. Anyone can point and shoot. What makes a good photo better is composition (the angle it is shot at).

TIPS FOR COMPOSITION

1.  Don’t shoot your subject straight on. Get down on the ground, up high, get closer, try different things. Anything that will make it more appealing. It’s all about using trial and error. As Miss Frizzle says (for all you Magic School Bus lovers) “Take chances, make mistakes, get messy!” It’s the only way you’ll learn. 

2.  Be mindful of what’s in the background. If there’s a lot going on in the background behind your subject, they may get lost in the mix. This doesn’t mean you have to have a plain or single colour background, just something that doesn’t have too many elements. This is most important for portrait photography. Keep in mind the length of your lens, as well as your aperture settings. This simply means be mindful of your focus. If there is a great distance between you and your subject, and the subject in the background, the contents of the actual background may not matter.

3.  Lighting and the sun. There are certain times of day that are just better to shoot than others. If you’re outside on a sunny day you will know what I mean. There can be shadows and harsh bright light. One way to overcome this is to have reflectors, or simply have your subject face the right way.

I’ve included some of my own photos that have (in my opinion) interesting angles. Here are some more great tips from Kodak for those who want some more tips!