FRAMING AND COMPOSITION
I once heard composition referred to as a form of organization, and that made a lot of sense to me. Composition is the act of arranging shape, negative space, contrast, color, lines, and points of interest in a way that is as eye-catching, compelling, or as meaningful as possible.
And as the photographer, you get to determine what viewers of your portrait may experience when they look at the image you’ve created. Carefully considering the way you wish to frame your subject, and the rest of the key elements in your image, is essential to creating a great portrait.
Visually speaking, the most striking photographs contain elements that allow your eye to be led through the image and naturally move from one object to the next. ...
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