As a photographer, make fun compositions for the sake of it!
1. Photograph shadows
Shoot shadows, and strive to make good proportions.
After analyzing the composition, the shadow kind of looks like a tall person!
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2. Frame inside a frame
Look for rectangles and squares. Get as many “Russian dolls”for boxes within boxes.
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3. Textures
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Shoot any gritty textures you like!
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4. Scale
Show the scale of your human subjects and the scene:
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Learn more: COMPOSITION 101 >