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!
