It is important to show our work in the best way possible, and we don’t always have the luxury to have someone capture our work. But we can learn to improve our own photography skills…In terms of composition, when starting out, there is a tendency for many to always place the subject in the center of the frame. Professional photographers divide up the frame; this is often called using the “rule of thirds.” This is when a photo is divided into three equal parts, both horizontally and vertically, making nine equal parts. Instead of simply centering the object in the frame, try positioning it a little off-center — at the intersections of the lines marking the “thirds” — to add more visual interest.
—M. Brooke Poley, from “Focus on Fundamentals,” PLSN, Oct. 2011
