By Mike Safioles

Taking Better Pictures

Get in Closer to the Subject

Composition

Get in Closer to the Subject

Composition

Get rid of Clutter

Simplify, Simplify, Simplify

Get rid of Clutter

Simplify, Simplify, Simplify

Move subject to left or right of center

Move Subject off Center

Move subject to left or right of center

Move Subject off Center

Try interesting angles – low, high, bird’s eye-view, etc.

Different Angles

Try interesting angles – low, high, bird’s eye-view, etc.

Different Angles

Use natural lines, branches, etc. to frame subject

Framing the Subject

Use natural lines, branches, etc. to frame subject

Framing the Subject

Best time of day for lighting is sunrise and sundown

Time of Day

Best time of day for lighting is sunrise and sundown

Time of Day

Change your position so that light and shadows are more interesting – not flat lighting

Position of the Light:

Position of the Light:

Contrast between light and shadow makes for an interesting photo

Combination of Light and Shadow

Contrast between light and shadow makes for an interesting photo

Combination of Light and Shadow

Use exposure compensation to properly expose for the subject –try several shots

Correct Exposure

Use exposure compensation to properly expose for the subject –try several shots

Correct Exposure