Taking the Shot COMPOSITION

Composition in photography is arguably one of the most important considerations before, during and after taking the shot. It’s a topic significant enough to warrant entire books (and such books do indeed exist)! However, one of the greatest things about photographic composition is that through only a few simple guidelines and bits of advice, your photography has the potential to improve significantly. After employing a few basic tricks, you may not even be able to explain why your photographs are markedly better, but it will nevertheless be incredibly evident and personally rewarding.

One of the first things to consider when taking photos is that rules are meant to be broken. Never take these guidelines as non-negotiable directions. That being said, however, there are some simple rules that you should consider for most of your photography, especially if you’ve never tried them before. Then, if you decide to ignore basic composition rules, you’ll at least know that you’re breaking them!