not always, but usually, putting the focus of your shot dead center ends up looking boring. the rule of thirds is a good thing to work on. there's also the golden spiral theory. i'd just suggest practicing using those in your photography, see how the shots turn out. after a while you'll be able to instinctually know how to line up your shot to get the best result without having to actually think about the different techniques; it'll just become second nature.
also, i agree with satsuki. take lots of pictures of different things. photographers will take dozens (sometimes even 100+) of photos of one object or person to get the right shot.
also, if you're going to shoot a nude photoset, come up with a plan. don't just shoot photos of a girl getting naked. that's boring. make a storyboard with her. have a theme. a plot. a story. anything that's not just her getting nakie for the camera. and definitely definitely make sure you have good lighting for the shoot.
but yeah, when doing a photoset, storyboarding is an important part of it that i think most people don't do. you really want to have an idea of what it is you're aiming for before you start.
ps: check around and see what the requirements are for shooting for sg. they may require all photographers to sign a noncompete now, which you may want to seriously think about before signing.
Last edited by gir; 06 Feb 2007 at 02:16 PM.
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