26. PAY ATTENTION TO THE BACKGROUND
IF THERE’S ONE thing I see new photographers failing to consider, it’s the background. We get so wrapped up in focusing, setting depth of field, and finding correct exposure that we forget to actually see if the background is worthy of the portrait we just worked hard to devise. The background could be so bright that it draws the eye away from your subject. Or, it could be in focus just enough that the structure behind your subject distracts the viewer. A pole could be growing out of your subject’s head! Before you snap the photo, it’s worth giving more than a quick glance at the background.
The background does ...
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