1. Simplify the scene
Learn to isolate your main subject from its busy surroundings.
2. Fill the frame
When you're far away, don't just leave your subjects stranded as tiny specks in the distance.
3. Aspect ratio
Try shooting horizontally and vertically, or cropping to different dimenstions
4. Avoid the middle
Placing your subject off-centre can make your pictures much more interesting
5. Leading lines
Lines can have a powerful effect on the way people view your photos
6. Use diagonals
There's no need to stick with straight lines in your images - diagonals can add that extra something
7. Space to move
Action shots and portraits both need careful use of space to maintain a sense of balance
8. Backgrounds
How you work with what's going on behind your subject can make or break a picture
9. Get creative with colours
Vibrant shades have a big impact on the way we react to photographs
10. Break the rules
When you ignore a compositional rule on purpose it can work to your advantage
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