Photography Composition Lesson #3

How are you doing? Is your head still swimming with rules? Have you been experimenting with your photos? This next lesson is a super simple and easy one, so don't worry. I'm giving you all a break! :)

If you haven't already, before you read this blog post you'll want to read Lesson #1 and Lesson #2.

Framing Your Subject

Framing your subject is a super easy way to draw quick attention to your focal point. There is NO doubt about what you're trying to show off in your photo if you frame your subject. Here are some pictures of mine to demonstrate what I mean:

A frame can go all the way around your subject, or it can just be on two or three sides of it. Unlike the other rules we've covered, this is just a technique you can use occasionally when it's convenient to really draw attention to what you want to highlight in your photo. Try it out this week and see if you can come up with a frame or two to try!