5 ways to improve your photos right now...

For those just starting out, I thought it would be fun to put together a list of things you can do right now to instantly improve your photography...

1.  Get closer!!!  This is one of the easiest things you can to to make a more compelling portrait.  Go ahead, fill the frame with your subject!  Put the focus on the eyes and draw your viewer right in.

2.  Leave some negative space.  Negative space can help draw the viewers attention to your subject, and make for a more dynamic composition.

3.   Lead them with lines!  Use lines to lead the viewers eye to your subject.

4.  Frame 'em!  Use your surroundings to find natural "frames" for your subjects...

5.  Shoot from above... or below!   Create a more interesting image simply by changing your viewpoint!

Try some of these tips today and see how quickly you can transform your ordinary snapshots into images that wow!