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between people—a couple whispering or a man gently touching his wife. Such
ordinary moments often make extraordinary photographs. And remember that
you don’t have to have a face or even a person in a picture to imply humans
and humanity. Sometimes, just a gesture or a shadow is enough.
Composition and Shooting Tips
The rule of thirds is a classic guideline of composition. According to this rule,
you should mentally divide an image into nine equal parts using two horizontal
lines and two vertical lines and place important elements in the image either
along those lines or at their intersections. Although these guidelines can be
helpful, photographs that break the rule can also have impact.
When you’re focused in on one small part of a picture, it often helps to keep
pulling back to see how much you can get in the image and still have it hold
together. Try to include as many elements in the picture as you can, as long
as they’re all relevant. Be aware, too, of layering in photographs; look for
something that’s happening from the front of the image all the way to the back.
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environment, use them, but make sure that anything going on in the mirror
adds to the picture, rather than detracting from it.
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that your camera is smart enough to sort out pictures and interpret colors in
very low light.
The difference between a photographer and a tourist is the amount of time
you spend shooting something. Professional photographers stay with a
situation and keep working it. You’re often experimenting and making
decisions as you’re working, but don’t stop shooting; you can never return
and re-create the same situation and conditions.