Final Thoughts

Composition in portraiture is often an overwhelming aspect of building the perfect portrait—but it doesn’t have to be. People tend to overcomplicate and overthink things, not just in life but in work. Simply try to remember the guidelines and examples in this book, and then work them into your own photography. Experiment often, review, and shoot again. When it comes time for that really important portrait shoot, you’ll know exactly what to do.

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