Essential Rules of Basic Photography Alejandra Garcia

Declutter the background, zoom in tight to eliminate background "distractions", or change your angle so your subject remains the focus of the image.

Simplicity

It the first picture, the lady bug is the main focus and direction of attention. The colors are limited to keep away from distractions. The background is blurry and the surroundings of the lady bug can stand out.

Rule of Thirds: Frame your image with the subject off center it's more pleasing to the eye and appears more natural than placing the subject in the center.

Simplicity: Declutter the background, zoom in tight to eliminate background "distractions", or change your angle so your subject remains the focus of the image.

Spacing: Create a sense of movement by adding active space (the area your subject is facing) and eliminating dead space (the area behind your subject).

Yami is the main focus in the photo. The only two subjects are Yami and the grass as the background. This eliminates dead space and distracting factors.

Leading Lines: Use architectural lines - walls, fences, roads, or any lines to lead the eye through the photograph and draw attention toward the main subject.

Yami is the main focus. The background is the leading lines, which in this case, is the wall with a line pattern. The exposure is a bit low. There is no depth of field.

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