1. Get close
Getting up close and personal with your subject makes a big difference with the overall look of a photo. This gives the photo focus (hahaha) and visual interest by eliminating the distraction of a busy or boring background. It also shows off details like the petals of a flower or the color of someone's eyes.
2. Work the angles
By changing your angle you can get lots of different photos from one pose. Or allow you to find the most interesting angle.
3. Rule of thirds
Instead of always placing your subject in the center of the frame try the "Rule of Thirds". It suggests putting the subject at an intersection of the points or along a vertical or horizontal line to show off more background and instantly give your photo more interest.
4. Lighting, lighting, lighting
When you go to shoot try waiting until dusk/sunset, a cloudy day (that’s right), or shade during the day. Using diffused light eliminates the harsh look of extreme light and dark areas and makes for soft and even looking skin tone.
Both are shot indoors but the second is farther away from the window, eliminating the high contrast.
*My baby, H, at 10 months and 2 months.
5. Shoot emotions
And above all else, shoot emotions. Nothing makes a photo better than capturing a great moment. Some of my favorites photos, and usually the brides too, are the ones that aren’t technically perfect but is a perfect moment.
Happy shooting,
Maggie
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