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What does it mean to compose? To create, to arrange, to order, to write…when you take a photo you are composing a shot. Of course, some compositions are better than others. In general, the great compositions of photos all have similar things in common. These similarities have been turned into compositional techniques and I will be sharing them with you right now.

One of the easiest compositional techniques to implement is to keep the photo simple.

A simple photo does a number of things. It makes the viewer understand the photo better. They don’t have to worry about what to look at. They are instantly drawn into the main subject and don’t have to worry about what they should be looking at.

Simple shots can be taken by isolating your subject. Instead of taking twenty donkeys in a picture, take twenty pictures of each donkey separately. You can also get closer to the subject and this will reduce complexity and clutter.

Another compositional technique you can use is patterns. Patterns are everywhere and photographing them can make for great shots. You could take pictures of the patterns of seats at a movie theatre, the pattern of golfer holes, etc.

One thing many photographers do is take pictures at eye level. Try experimenting and moving around. Get up a tree, bend down and shoot from below. Try different perspectives. This can greatly change the impact of the photo and the way the viewer looks at the subject of interest.

Try these simple tips out and notice the difference they will make in the coming days.

Al Sanchez has a Free Photo 101 E-course that teaches digital photography. He also has another free program on how to Sell Your Pictures Online